Friday, July 20, 2007

Grilled Pizza

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/4 tsp.
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tsp Vitamin C Powder (optional but best to have)
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives or mushrooms
  • 150 g proscuitto, sliced thick and then cubed -- OR--
  • 2 links Italian sausage, removed from casing and browned
  • 250 g bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), sliced or torn apart
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tablespoons torn fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and mix in sugar. Proof for ten minutes, or until frothy. Add to flour in food processor with the salt and olive oil until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Continue processing until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, and cover with a damp cloth. Set aside to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down, and knead in garlic and basil. Set aside to rise for 1 more hour, or until doubled again.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Heat olive oil with garlic for 30 seconds in the microwave. Set aside. Punch down dough, and divide in half. Form each half into an oblong shape 3/8 to 1/4 inch thick by rolling on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Brush one side of dough with garlic flavored olive oil. Carefully place one piece of dough on hot grill. The dough will begin to puff almost immediately. When the bottom crust has lightly browned, remove from grill. Brush oil over uncooked side of crust and then flip dough over to cooked side on top and then brush with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce. Arrange toppings over crust. Sprinkle with sliced bocconcini and mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons basil. Close the lid, and cook until the cheese melts. Remove from grill, and set aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the second pizza.
  4. Note: Don't go too heavy on toppings as this is a delicate crust.