Our method will show you exactly how to succeed, so you won’t have to worry about your dough seeping through or sticking to the grill grates. Just remember: Monitor your pizzas closely, as grills vary greatly, and when it comes to toppings, less is more. Once you’re enamored with this dough recipe, use it to make grilled flatbread.
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Grilled Pizza Dough 🔗
If you've been on the hunt for the best grilled pizza dough, look no further! This Grilled Pizza Dough is the most delicious dough to use with all your grilled pizza recipes.
Prep: 20min
Total: 120min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 ⅔ cup warm water (between 100-110 degrees F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Instruction:
- Make the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and the yeast. Allow this mixture to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast has dissolved and started to bubble. Pour in the olive oil and salt. Using the dough hook of an electric mixer, mix on slow for 5-7 minutes, adding 1 cup of flour at a time, until the dough has a smooth surface and bounces back slowly when you press your finger into it.
- Allow the dough to rise. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide into 8 equal balls for individual pizzas or 4 balls for larger pizzas that will serve 2 people. I don't recommend making your dough balls any larger than this or they can be difficult to maneuver on the grill. Place the balls on a baking sheet that has been lightly oiled, cover with a damp towel, and let rise somewhere warm for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill. Preheat your grill for two zone cooking. Allow the direct heat side to get very hot (above 500 degrees F is great)!
- Shape the crust. Coat the palms of your hands lightly with olive oil and shape one of the risen dough balls into a disk. Slowly work your hands around the outside edges of the dough pulling and stretching gently. You want the dough to be an even thickness all around (don't worry about creating a "crust" around the outside edges).
- Cook the pizza dough. Place the stretched dough on the grill grates over the direct heat. Grill with the lid open for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is browned and bubbles are starting to rise on the top. Quickly flip the crust over onto the indirect side of the grill and start layering on your desired pizza toppings.
- Finish baking. Close the lid on the grill and cook for 4-5 more minutes. Feel free to open the lid and rotate the pizza as needed to keep the crust cooking evenly on the bottom. If you like a super crispy crust, carefully slide the pizza over to the direct side of the grill for an additional minute.
- Slice and serve. Use a big spatula to transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Slice and serve! Repeat the pizza grilling process as desired with the additional dough balls.
FAQ
How do I get my pizza crust crispy on the grill?
If you’ve been searching for the perfect crisp, charred pizza crust, grilled pizza is the answer. It’s the best. It’s not only one of the best ways to get a crispy brown crust, but it also keeps your house cool. Now you no longer need to have your oven on for 30 minutes when it’s 90 degrees or more outside.
Can you cook pizza in a grill?
The Best Pizza Toppings for Grilled Pizza Any topping you put on pizza baked in the oven can go on grilled pizza, but many toppings will still be raw when the pizza is finished cooking because grilling only takes 2 to 3 minutes once the toppings are on.
How long does it take to grill a pizza on a grill?
Before adding the sauce, cheese, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the grill, roll out the prepared pizza dough to a size that will fit your grill. Place the dough on the grill for 5 minutes, or until desired doneness, and then flip it over.
Can you use premade pizza dough on grill?
Before adding the sauce, cheese, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the grill, roll out the prepared pizza dough to a size that will fit your grill. Place the dough on the grill for 5 minutes, or until desired doneness, and then flip it over.