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How to Grill Pizza Recipe

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Learn how to grill pizza outdoors using whole wheat or store-bought dough, topped with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings for a quick and delicious meal. This method yields a crisp crust with perfectly melted cheese in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough or 1 pound store-bought pizza dough

Sauces

  • 1 cup pizza sauce or pesto

Cheese

  • 8 ounces (2 cups) freshly grated low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese or goat cheese, crumbled

Toppings

  • Toppings of your choice (e.g., vegetables, meats, herbs, etc.)

Others

  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to 400 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. To gauge the temperature without a gauge, hold your hand about 5 inches above the grate; if you can only hold for one second comfortably, the grill is ready.
  2. Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, shape the dough according to your recipe (up to step 5). Lightly brush the top of the dough with olive oil. Transfer a round of dough onto a pizza peel or a flat cookie sheet without a rim.
  3. Grill Dough: Carefully flip the dough onto the preheated grill with the oiled side down against the grate. Close the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the dough bubbles and is lightly cooked through.
  4. Add Toppings: Remove the crust back onto the peel or flat surface. Spread half of the sauce evenly over the crust leaving a 1-inch bare edge. Sprinkle half of the cheese followed by your desired toppings.
  5. Grill Pizza: Return the pizza to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza to a flat surface, add any remaining toppings like arugula or balsamic reduction, then slice and serve. Repeat with the second pizza. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Using a pizza peel makes transferring pizza to and from the grill easier; without one use a flat cookie sheet with no rim.
  • Monitor grill temperature closely to avoid burning the crust while cooking.
  • Experiment with different sauces and toppings like pesto or goat cheese for varied flavors.
  • Leftover pizza keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days when covered.
  • Brush the dough with olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/how-to-grill-pizza-recipe/