Description
Delightful homemade grilled pizza brings Italian charm right to backyard cookouts with crispy crusts and melted cheese. Grill masters and home cooks alike can savor this simple yet impressive dish that turns ordinary ingredients into a memorable summer meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni
Dough Components:
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (95–110 degrees F / 35–43 degrees C)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for brushing)
Sauce and Additional Topping:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast on top and allow to bloom until foamy and fragrant.
- Create a flour mixture with salt, forming a well in the center to incorporate the activated yeast mixture. Gently knead the dough until it transforms into a smooth, elastic texture.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm environment until it expands to double its original volume.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into individual portions for personal-sized pizzas.
- Roll out each dough section into thin, uniform circles using gentle, outward motions with a rolling pin.
- Prepare the grill by heating it to medium-high temperature, ensuring even heat distribution across the cooking surface.
- Brush one side of each dough round with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor during grilling.
- Carefully place the oiled dough directly onto the grill grates, cooking for 2-3 minutes until distinct grill marks appear and the surface becomes lightly crisp.
- Quickly flip the dough and immediately spread marinara sauce, sprinkle cheese, and arrange selected toppings across the surface.
- Close the grill lid to create an oven-like environment, allowing the cheese to melt and toppings to heat through.
- Remove the grilled pizza when the cheese is perfectly melted and the crust achieves a golden-brown crispness.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is lukewarm (around 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it, creating perfect dough rise.
- Preheat grill thoroughly to prevent sticking and achieve those desirable crispy grill marks on pizza crust.
- Keep toppings light and pre-cooked to prevent soggy centers and ensure quick melting during grilling process.
- Consider alternative flour options like whole wheat or gluten-free for dietary modifications without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg