pizza on the grill

(1 RATING)
59 Pinches
Audubon, MN
Updated on Mar 8, 2010

Try this, and you'll make pizza on the grill often! Petie

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar - firmly packed
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • - oregano
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
  • 3 tablespoons oregano, fresh chopped
  • 8 - plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • TOPPING INGREDIENTS
  • - olive oil
  • 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • - or just top with your favorites, onion, black olives, roasted garlic, mushrooms, your choice!

How To Make pizza on the grill

  • Step 1
    DOUGH: Measure 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl. Add sugar and yeast and stir to dissolve.
  • Step 2
    Let stand at least 5 minutes to proof (froth forms on top).
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, sift together into a large bowl the white flour, wheat flour, corn meal and salt.
  • Step 4
    Make a depression in the middle and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 cup warm water.
  • Step 5
    Add yeast mixture.
  • Step 6
    Mix all ingredients with your hands and gather together and place on floured board.
  • Step 7
    Knead about 10 minutes, adding more flour if dough is sticky, to form a smooth, elastic mass.
  • Step 8
    Grease a large bowl with olive oil.
  • Step 9
    Add dough, turning it to coat top.
  • Step 10
    Cover and let rise in warm place, draft-free location until doubled in size (45 minutes for fast rising yeast, 1 1/2 hours for regular).
  • Step 11
    While dough is rising make sauce by melting butter in a saute pan.
  • Step 12
    Add garlic and saute for one minute.
  • Step 13
    Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Step 14
    Add cream, basil and oregano and bring to a boil, remove from heat.
  • Step 15
    Divide dough into 6 equal pieces and, on floured surface, roll out to desired shape about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Step 16
    Coat both sides of shaped crust with olive oil, then place on grill directly over fire until upper surface begins to bubble (about 2 minutes).
  • Step 17
    Fire must be very hot and grill must be clean (coals should be red with a small flame, like a steak fire; this is important).
  • Step 18
    Watch crust closely and rotate with spatula if necessary.
  • Step 19
    Remove crust and turn cooked side up (it should be golden brown).
  • Step 20
    Brush with olive oil, sauce, cheese and desired toppings.
  • Step 21
    Sprinkle some olive oil over each pizza.
  • Step 22
    Return for final cooking (2-4 minutes), rotating for even cooking.

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