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Crispy Grilled Pizza Recipe with Easy Homemade Dough Perfect for Summer

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This crispy grilled pizza features a homemade dough that grills to perfection with a crispy outside and tender inside, ideal for summer cookouts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
  • Optional: sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or any veggies you love
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper for finishing

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In your mixing bowl, stir the active dry yeast and sugar into warm water (110°F / 43°C). Let it sit for about 5-7 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Make the dough: Add the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if sticky but keep dough slightly tacky.
  4. First rise: Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your grill: Light your grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F / 232°C). Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 2 or 3 equal parts. Roll or stretch each into a 10-12 inch circle.
  7. Grill the dough: Place one dough circle on the hot grill grates. Close lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and bottom is golden and crisp.
  8. Flip and add toppings: Flip the dough, quickly add sauce, cheese, and toppings. Close lid and cook another 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and bottom crisps.
  9. Serve: Remove pizza from grill, sprinkle with fresh basil, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Notes

Brush olive oil on dough and grill grates to prevent sticking and encourage crispness. Keep grill lid closed as much as possible to melt cheese evenly. If dough bubbles up, poke gently with a fork before flipping. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.

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