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Charcoal Pizza

Charcoal Pizza

Author: Allison
500kcal
Prep 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
Learn how to make a delicious homemade Charcoal Pizza with a chewy crust and classic pepperoni topping, grilled to smoky perfection for your next cookout.
Servings 2 pizzas
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for greasing
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni slices optional

Equipment

  • charcoal grill
  • Pizza Stone
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil, place the dough in it, and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat (about 500°F). If using a pizza stone, place it on the grill to preheat.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface, ensuring an even thickness.
  6. Carefully transfer one dough circle to the preheated grill or pizza stone. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is lightly charred and firm. Flip the dough, then quickly top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional pepperoni.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is crisp. Remove from the grill, sprinkle with torn basil, and repeat with the second dough circle.

Nutrition

Calories500kcalCarbohydrates55gProtein20gFat25gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol30mgSodium900mgPotassium300mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A400IUVitamin C15mgCalcium300mgIron2.5mg

Notes

For an exquisite flavor, let the pizza cook until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is perfectly charred.

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