4.3 from 21 votes
Grilled Pizza Margherita
The easiest way to make pizza at home is to grill it. Crisp crust, bubbly cheese and all the basil. This grilled Pizza Margherita is a showstopper!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 436 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
- 4 cups flour (I used 00-flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Pizza sauce
- 400 g (14oz) canned tomatoes Drained and crushed
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp oregano (optional)
Toppings
- 2 cups grated mozzarella
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella torn into chunks
- 1 cup fresh basil thinly sliced /
Instructions
- Whisk the yeast and sugar into warm water and allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running, pour in the yeast mixture. Add the olive oil then allow to knead for a few minutes until the dough is soft, smooth and only slightly tacky. If the dough is very sticky, add a little bit of flour and knead in.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic and allow to rise for at least 1 hour. I usually make the dough a few hours before cooking.
- Once risen, divide the dough into 4 and form into balls. Place on a floured board and cover with a dish cloth and allow to rise for another 30 minutes while you prepare the toppings.
- To make the sauce, drain off any excess liquid from the tomatoes then crush the tomatoes into a bowl. Season with salt (and your chosen additions if using). Grate/tear the mozzarella and finely slice the basil.
- Preheat the grill (braai/barbecue) to its hottest setting. I like to have a cooler zone to move the pizza to should it be needed. Brush the grill grid with a little oil.
- Form the dough into pizza bases with your hands, pressing from the middle, forming the pizza as you go. Take care not to thin it out too much.
- Transfer the dough to the grid then allow to cook for a few minutes until the dough has started to bubble up. Remove from the grill and place grill side-up on a wooden board or pizza peel.
- Top the grilled side with sauce, cheese and basil then carefully transfer the pizza back to the grill. Close the grill if possible and allow to cook for a few minutes until the cheese has melted and there is some color on top.
- Remove from the grill, slice, top with more basil and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
905mg
(38%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
607IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.