Sue of Palatable Pastime invites us to bake with her on the second Monday of each month. She has a poll prior to each month with several themes offered for the next baking challenge. This month she offered the winner, Fresh Tomatoes and Basil and some other choices, one of which was Pizza on the Grill. That is the one I voted for....I lost.
I'm not one to take my toys and go home when things aren't going my way...BUT...I do like winning and have been known to twist games so that they go my way. I don't cheat, mind you, but I do improvise and that is exactly what I did with this month's challenge. The result? Pizza on the Grill topped with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil. Perfect!!
Let's see what the others have baked up with Tomatoes and Basil.......
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Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
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- Baked Gnocchi With Tomatoes and Basil by Magical Ingredients
- Baked Feta Pasta by Sneha's Recipe
- Savory Cherry Tomato, Basil, & Feta Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Sourdough Pizza "Baked" on the Grill by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Thai Tomato Basil Baked Chicken by Palatable Pastime
- Toasted Eggplant Crust Mini Pizzas by Food Lust People Love
- Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts by Karen's Kitchen Stories
I was having my daughter and granddaughter over for lunch and a dip in the pool so when I got up in the morning I put together the sourdough pizza crust and left it to rise. About half an hour before we wanted to eat, I punched down the dough, separated it into 6 pieces that I shaped into balls and then covered and let rise a second time while preparing the toppings.
Mama and Angel Face got hungry first and wandered in to make their pizzas. Just cheese and sauce for the Angel Face. Jessica went easy on the cheese and added pepperoni, peppers and basil to hers.
I love making these individual pizza bars when having casual get togethers with friends. Everything can be made ahead of time and it is fun for your guests to shape the dough and add their toppings making it just the way the want it. Less than 10 minutes on a grill preheated to high with the lid closed and you have perfectly baked pizza ready to serve.
Yield: 6 servings
Sourdough Pizza on the Grill
This pizza with crust made from sourdough discard makes enough for 6 individual pizzas that can be topped with all your favorite fixings and then baked on a grill for a fun treat without heating up the house.
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 4 H & 15 MTotal time: 4 H & 45 M
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Sourdough Pizza Crust
- 1 c. pizza sauce
- 2 c. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Assorted toppings of choice, I used fresh tomatoes and basil
Instructions
- Make your pizza dough and let set through first rise. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Form each portion into a ball and place onto a baking sheet that has been covered with parchment. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap that has been sprayed with olive oil and let rest on the counter until ready to bake, at least 15 minutes.
- Form the dough into 6" rounds and place onto individual sheets of parchment. Add desired amount of sauce and cheese and then any additional toppings that you wish.
- Preheat a gas grill to high, about 475*. Slide the pizzas from the parchment, directly onto the grill grates, close the lid and bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes:
Any pizza dough can be used for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
377.85Fat (grams)
11.52Sat. Fat (grams)
4.25Carbs (grams)
53.13Fiber (grams)
3.00Net carbs
50.13Sugar (grams)
4.09Protein (grams)
14.80Sodium (milligrams)
803.11Cholesterol (grams)
18.63
Alright, so now I'm totally going to have to make homemade sauce this week...just so that we can have grilled pizza. You have given me the grilled pizza craving!!!
ReplyDeleteThis pizza sounds great and delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow cool to do it directly one the grill! Your pizzas are gorgeous. I love Campari tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteI do too Karen.
DeleteSo glad you stayed to play, Wendy. Your personal pizzas look absolutely perfect!
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