Weekend Graces is a (supposedly) weekly series around here where I share some simple ideas to make the weekend extra special and bless the ones you live with. They are small acts of kindness to make the weekend shine.
One of our favourite ways to celebrate ordinary life is to fire up the barbecue. Something about cooking on the porch while the kids run in the front yard reminds us of what a blessing our messy, loud, chaotic little life really is.
Honestly, grilled pizza isn't difficult, but it is a little bit finicky. Putting raw dough on a hot grill is a skill that takes some practice to get the hang of. Your first few attempts might turn out funny shaped and ugly, but delicious all the same!
To start, make the dough:
1 tsp active dry yeast (I use quick rise yeast for everything because I am impatient!)
pinch of sugar
1 scant cup of warm water
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
Combine yeast, sugar and warm water. Let sit for a few minutes to get the yeast going. Dump in the remaining ingredients and stir, then knead until you have a slightly sticky dough. If dough is too sticky to handle, add a tiny bit more flour. I knead mine in my stand mixer with a dough hook, but I've done it by hand too and that works just as well. Let dough rise for 20 minutes while you cut up the toppings.
Roll your dough out into a large rectangle.
Spread one side with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on a hot grill. Cook over medium to high heat until that side has nice grill marks and then oil the other side and flip. Grill until bread is cooked through.
Remove from heat and spread some more oil on one side and top with lots of chopped garlic and other toppings. We used basil and red onion, tomatoes and bacon. And cheese, of course.
Place back on grill over very low or indirect heat until the cheese melts.
Serve and enjoy! I just know your family will love it!
Happy Weekend!
that looks really good; think we'll have to try it :)
ReplyDeleteWe make pizza like this year-round! My family likes it as much as carryout. We decided it's easier to handle the dough on the grill in smaller portions, so we do many personal-sized pizzas. Then we can customize the toppings too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! My kids would love it. We have to be wheat-free right now, unfortunately, but if my daughter hurries up and grows out of her wheat allergy I would love to try your recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy! My man has had a BBQ in the garage for, oh, a few years now (totally normal right?) I think I am going to have to insist he gets is out this year so I can try to make this! (or I guess I could get it out...) I am on of those crazy vegetarian people, so I will use veggie bacon:)
ReplyDeleteI made this last night and my husband said, "I don't think there's a reason to ever make regular pizza again." Haha! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like something my family would enjoy! Thanks for sharing!
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