Grilled Margherita Pizza

Name: Grilled Margherita Pizza
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 240 ml warm water (45 degrees C); 1 (7g) package active dry yeast; 1 pinch white sugar; 400 g all-purpose flour; 15 ml olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 15 ml chopped fresh basil; 120 ml olive oil; 5 ml minced garlic; 60 ml tomato sauce, divided; 240 g chopped tomatoes, divided; 60 g sliced black olives, divided; 60 g roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, divided; 240 g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 60 ml chopped fresh basil, divided

Elevate your pizza game with this grilled Margherita pizza recipe. Perfect for a backyard cookout, this recipe will impress your guests with its fresh flavors and smoky charred crust.

180 min

easy

212kcal

calories

22g

carbohydrates

11mg

cholesterol

11g

fat

fiber

protein

saturated fat

399mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner Italian

Ingredients

240 ml warm water (45 degrees C)

1 (7g) package active dry yeast

1 pinch white sugar

400 g all-purpose flour

15 ml olive oil

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

15 ml chopped fresh basil

120 ml olive oil

5 ml minced garlic

60 ml tomato sauce, divided

240 g chopped tomatoes, divided

60 g sliced black olives, divided

60 g roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, divided

240 g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

60 ml chopped fresh basil, divided

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in flour, olive oil, and salt until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 3

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and knead in garlic and basil. Let it rise for 1 more hour, or until doubled again.

Step 5

Make the garlic oil: Combine 120 ml olive oil with minced garlic in a microwave-safe cup or bowl. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Step 6

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and brush the grate with garlic oil.

Step 7

Form the pizzas: Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Form each half into an oblong shape, 1 cm thick.

Step 8

Carefully place one piece of dough on the hot grill. The dough will puff almost immediately. When the bottom crust has lightly browned, turn the dough over using two spatulas.

Step 9

Working quickly, brush garlic oil over the crust and top with half of each: tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, olives, red peppers, cheese, and basil.

Step 10

Close the lid and cook until the cheese melts. Remove from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes. Repeat with the second piece of dough.