Grilled Pizza

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Grilled Pizza

About the last thing that you think about when you look at your backyard grill is pizza, but grilling pizza is a fun option that is easy to master with a little practice. It makes a great option for vegetarians, and kids love topping their own pies. Make the dough before everyone arrives, then set up a toppings bar with cheese, your favorite marinara sauce, pepperoni, etc. and let everyone make their own.

Ingredients:

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup warm water
1 package dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup water (normal temperature)
1/2 cup hot water (105º-110ºF)
Marinara sauce, cheese, toppings to taste

Preparation:

Preheat one side of your grill to hot, leaving the other side warm.

Combine salt and flour. Dissolve the yeast in hot water; let sit for 10 minutes. Add the oil, the rest of the water, and yeast mixture to the flour. Stir. Knead for 5 minutes. Make into a ball and let rest in a warm place for an hour.

Stretch dough to desired width and thickness. Drape dough onto grill, being careful to ensure the dough does not fold onto itself.

As soon as the underside stiffens and grill marks appear, flip dough onto cooler part of grill with tongs or a spatula or two. Spoon marinara sauce onto the side now facing upwards, then add toppings and cheese.

Move pizza closer to hot side of grill. Let cook for six to eight minutes, rotating to ensure even cooking. Pizza is done when the top is bubbly and cheese is completely melted.