Best Grilled Pizza Guide (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought, thawed if frozen)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup pizza sauce of choice
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1-2 cups shredded cheese
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Pizza toppings of choice
# Steps to Follow:
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Prepare the 30-minute pizza dough as directed or ensure store-bought dough is properly thawed if frozen.
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Pour the olive oil into a bowl and set aside.
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Preheat the grill to the highest heat setting. Grease the grill grates generously using a brush or paper towel once heated.
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Prepare all pizza toppings and have them ready for assembly.
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Roll or pat the pizza dough into the desired shape on a lightly floured surface. Lightly flour a pizza peel or flat cookie sheet.
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Place the dough onto the pizza peel or cookie sheet. Slide it carefully onto the hot grill. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
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Remove the dough from the grill using the pizza peel or cookie sheet. Flip it over with a spatula so the grilled side faces up.
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Spread about 1/2 cup of sauce onto the grilled side of the dough. Add cheese and toppings as desired.
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Reduce grill heat to medium and slide the pizza back onto the grill gently. For charcoal grills, close the vents completely. Cover with the lid and cook for 2-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bottom is browned.
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Remove the pizza to a cutting board using a pizza peel or spatula. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure the grill grates are well-oiled to prevent sticking.
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Charcoal grills may require adjusting the vents to control heat.