Homemade Lemon Honey Garlic Nut Pizza
Sweet and Savory Delight! Lemon Honey Garlic Nut Pizza (Gorgonzola-Style)
On a cool autumn afternoon, gather your family for a delightful homemade Lemon Honey Garlic Nut Pizza! Adding Gorgonzola cheese elevates the flavor, making it taste like a gourmet restaurant pizza. Experience the perfect balance of honey’s sweetness, garlic’s zest, and lemon’s tang. This pizza is easy to make at home and offers a truly special treat.
Pizza Dough and Topping Ingredients- Bread Flour: 4 ladles (large ladle)
- Mozzarella Cheese: 4 ladles (large ladle)
- Minced Garlic: 10-15 cloves
- Nuts: A handful (as desired)
- Black Olives: 5
- Olive Oil: 3 Tbsp
- White Milk: 1.5 cups (paper cup measure)
Lemon Honey Garlic Sauce- Lemon Honey Tea (Syrup) or Honey: 3 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce: 1 Tbsp
- Lemon Honey Tea (Syrup) or Honey: 3 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce: 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients for the pizza. Measure out 4 large ladles of bread flour, 4 large ladles of mozzarella cheese, 10-15 cloves of garlic, 5 black olives, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 2
To make the pizza dough, place 4 large ladles of bread flour into a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Pour 1.5 cups (measured with a paper cup) of white milk into the flour. The milk will help create a soft and moist dough.
Step 4
Using a spatula or your hands, begin mixing the flour and milk to form a dough. It might seem a bit sticky at first, but that’s okay. Once it comes together into a mass, press it down gently in the bowl.
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the dough. This will make the dough even softer and add a pleasant flavor.
Step 6
Knead the dough again until it forms a smooth, rounded ball. It’s important to knead it sufficiently so it’s not too sticky to handle.
Step 7
Prepare a round pizza pan. Line it with two sheets of parchment paper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the parchment paper and spread it evenly across the pan. This prevents the dough from sticking.
Step 8
Place the prepared bread flour dough onto the parchment-lined pizza pan. Wearing disposable gloves, spread the dough evenly and thinly to fit the shape of the pan, aiming for a thickness similar to a tortilla. Press it down gently to form the pizza base. Using your hands to spread it thinly is preferable to using a rolling pin.
Step 9
Now, preheat your oven and begin the first baking stage. Set the oven temperature to 200°C (390°F) and bake for about 10 minutes. This initial bake helps to set the crust and prevent it from becoming soggy later.
Step 10
Get your black olives ready. Place them one by one on a cutting board.
Step 11
Thinly slice the olives. Slicing them neatly will make them look beautiful on the pizza during baking.
Step 12
Prepare your nuts by slicing or chopping them into desired sizes. They will add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to your pizza.
Step 13
Now, let’s make the star of the pizza: the Lemon Honey Garlic Sauce. Prepare 10-15 cloves of garlic, place them on a cutting board, and mince them finely using a garlic press or knife.
Step 14
Admire your finely minced garlic! The pungent aroma is already whetting your appetite.
Step 15
In a separate small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of lemon honey tea (or regular honey). Add all the minced garlic to this bowl.
Step 16
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to enhance the savory notes of the sauce.
Step 17
Mix the lemon honey tea (or honey), minced garlic, and soy sauce thoroughly with a spoon. Your delicious Lemon Honey Garlic Sauce is now complete!
Step 18
Your pizza crust, after its first bake, should be lightly golden. Carefully peel off the parchment paper from the pizza dough. It’s recommended to remove it now rather than after adding toppings, as parchment can sometimes stick and become difficult to remove once the cheese has melted. If you prefer to remove it later, be sure to generously grease the parchment paper with olive oil before baking the dough.
Step 19
I’ll proceed with adding toppings while the parchment paper is still attached, planning to remove it after the pizza is fully baked. First, spread the prepared Lemon Honey Garlic Sauce evenly over the lightly baked pizza crust using a brush or spoon. Ensure it covers the entire surface.
Step 20
Generously sprinkle 4 large ladles of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, spreading it out evenly to cover the base.
Step 21
Scatter the sliced nuts evenly over the mozzarella cheese. The nuts will provide a wonderful texture and nutty flavor with every bite.
Step 22
Finally, arrange the sliced black olives amongst the nuts and cheese. The salty bite of the olives will perfectly complement the sweet and savory flavors of the pizza.
Step 23
For a final touch, sprinkle some dried parsley flakes over the toppings. Parsley adds a pop of color and a hint of freshness.
Step 24
Place the topped pizza pan back into the preheated oven at 200°C (390°F). Use the convection setting, if available, and bake for 15 minutes. The total baking time (first and second stage) at 200°C should be around 25 minutes for a perfectly cooked pizza.
Step 25
After 15 minutes, your delicious pizza is ready! The enticing aroma of Lemon Honey Garlic sauce and melted cheese fills the air, creating a Gorgonzola-like pizza with a unique twist – your amazing Lemon Honey Garlic Nut Pizza is complete!
Step 26
Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing it into wedges and serving on plates. Carefully remove the parchment paper (it should peel off easily thanks to the olive oil). Take a bite and savor the incredible combination of the sweet and savory Lemon Honey Garlic sauce, the crunchy nuts, and the briny olives. It’s truly great!
