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 Time1hour15minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time1hour25minutes
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
4cupsflour
1/2tspinstant rise yeast
1 1/2cupslukewarm water
2tspsea salt
For the Quick Tomato Compote
2clovesminced garlic
3tbspolive oil
4large ripe tomatoes diced
1tbspbrown sugar
3tbspbalsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to season
Instructions
To prepare the Pizza Dough
Place all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook.
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.
Cover the dough and allow to rise for about an hour until about doubled in size.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for another few minutes.
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.
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
Saute the garlic in the oil over medium heat for just a minute before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper.
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
Spread the flat-breads with Quick Tomato Compote and top with shredded mozzarella.
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.
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.
A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some chopped herbs make a nice addition after the pizzas are cooked and still hot.