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Grilled Tomato Mozzarella Pizza

Grilled Tomato Mozzarella Pizza

Grilled Tomato Mozzarella Pizza - this is a great basic grilled pizza recipe that you can make any number of additions to or enjoy just as it is, with the quality, simple ingredients speaking for themselves.
Course BBQ/Grilling
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp instant rise yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp sea salt

For the Quick Tomato Compote

  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions

To prepare the Pizza Dough

  1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook.
  2. Mix for 5 -10 minutes on medium speed. You may need to add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time until the dough doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl. Alternatively stir together with a wooden spoon before turning out onto a floured bread board and kneading for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Cover the dough and allow to rise for about an hour until about doubled in size.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for another few minutes.
  5. Divide into 4-6 equal portions, form into balls and let rest for about 10-15 minutes before stretching or rolling the dough out into about 9 inch rounds or elongated flat-breads, whichever you find easier.
  6. Carefully place the dough pieces onto a preheated grill at low heat setting. When the dough begins to bubble and grill marks are on the bottom, about 2- 3 minute flip it and grill for another 1-2 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

To prepare the Quick Tomato Compote

  1. Saute the garlic in the oil over medium heat for just a minute before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper.
  2. Continue to cook until the tomatoes soften and the compote reduces to a jam-like consistency. Add the balsamic vinegar in the final minute or two of cooking.

To prepare the pizza

  1. Spread the flat-breads with Quick Tomato Compote and top with shredded mozzarella.
  2. Turn off the burner/s on one side of the grill and place the prepared flat-breads on that side so they are not under direct heat.
  3. Close the cover again and cook until the cheese is melted. Allow the flat-bread pizzas to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
  4. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some chopped herbs make a nice addition after the pizzas are cooked and still hot.