We love pizza but I don't often make it from scratch. We usually either bake a frozen pizza or get carry out from one of our local shops. So I decided to be adventurous last weekend and try several "firsts" for me. My first homemade pizza dough, my first pizza sauce and my first time grilling a pizza. I'm happy to say it turned out great so here's how I did it.
Make the dough the day before from this King Arthur Flour recipe. Let the dough rise for 45 minutes then put it in the fridge for the next day. Take the dough out of the fridge about 45 minutes before grilling the pizza, roll it out and place it on a well floured pizza peel. Grill the dough for 4-5 minutes on a 400 degree grill with the lid closed. Flip the dough (this part is little tricky) then add the toppings quickly. I used pizza sauce from the recipe below, sauteed onions and mushrooms, pepperoni, hot sausage and lots of cheese. Close the lid and cook the pizza 5 minutes longer then I put mine under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese. Top with fresh basil and serve.
Easy Pizza Sauce
1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup hot water
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp chili sauce
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper
Mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. Mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand several hours to let flavors blend.
