GRILLED CALIFORNIA PIZZAS

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110 degrees F) water
2 packages dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons good olive oil
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh mozzarella, grated
1/2 pound Italian Fontina, grated
1/2 pound mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet, sliced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced and julienned
1 bunch arugula, cleaned and dried
6 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 pork or turkey sausages, cooked and sliced
1 bunch basil leaves, cleaned and dried
4 garlic cloves, roasted
Crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup good olive oil
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • For the dough, combine the water, yeast, honey, and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 3 cups flour, then the salt, and mix. While mixing, add 1 more cup of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough on low to medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with flour, if necessary, to keep it from sticking to the bowl.
  • When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it several times to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each one into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • If you've chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature. Roll and stretch each ball into a rough 8-inch circle and place them all on baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. (You will be able to fit 2 pizzas on each 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.)
  • Light your grill and wait until it's hot.
  • Place the pizzas directly onto the grill and cook on 1 side for 1 minute. Turn the pizzas over and brush with olive oil or garlic oil.
  • Top the pizzas with any toppings you wish, piling them high. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Put the lid on your grill and cook for 5 minutes more, until the crust is crisp and the toppings are cooked.

Georvon Tyler
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This recipe was a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used a whole wheat dough and added some roasted chicken and pesto to the toppings. It was delicious!


Yasin Bensouda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizzas turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Mahmmad Ullah
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The dough was a bit too thick for my liking, but the toppings were delicious. I would try this recipe again with a thinner dough.


Soldier Aftonxx
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These pizzas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had added more toppings.


Aliana Biltoft
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pizzas were so easy to make and they tasted incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


M Awais awais
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These pizzas were delicious! The dough was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Lili Ghawi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is easy to work with, and the toppings are endless. I like to experiment with different combinations, such as grilled pineapple and ham, or roasted eggplant and feta.


Terry Lamar
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The pizzas were crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I especially loved the grilled zucchini and red peppers.