Za'atar Lemon Ricotta Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough & Base
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1 round pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
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Extra virgin olive oil
→ Toppings
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Za'atar spice mixture
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1 tablespoon chopped preserved lemon
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Fresh ricotta cheese
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Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# Instructions:
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Position Baking Steel or pizza stone in oven and preheat to 550°F (290°C). If unavailable, preheat oven to maximum temperature and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Let Steel or stone heat for 45 minutes.
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Remove pizza dough from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking and let rest on floured surface.
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Place parchment paper on pizza peel (or prepare peel with cornmeal/flour). With lightly oiled hands, stretch dough into a circle. Place on peel or sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Create small dimples in dough surface with fingertips. Sprinkle liberally with za'atar.
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Scatter preserved lemon evenly over surface. Drop spoonfuls of ricotta across the dough. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
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Slide pizza with parchment onto preheated steel/stone or place sheet pan in oven. Optional: remove parchment after 1-2 minutes. Bake for approximately 5 minutes on steel/stone or 7-10 minutes on sheet pan, until crust is golden.
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Transfer to cutting board. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves if using. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend typically containing roasted wheat, thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt.
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Using parchment paper prevents sticking and reduces burning of flour/cornmeal on baking surfaces.