Grilled Pepperonata Pizza Recipes

EXTRA-EASY GRILLED PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking and medium heat. Generously spray 18x18-inch piece of heavy duty foil with cooking spray.*
• To measure Bisquick mix, lightly spoon into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, stir together all crust ingredients just until dry ingredients are moistened. Lightly knead dough in bowl 10 times. Place dough on sprayed foil; starting at center, press into a 12-inch round. Place on large cookie sheet to carry to grill. Place crust on grill, foil side down. Cook covered 1 to 3 minutes or until bottom of crust is light golden brown. Do not over cook. Remove from grill to cookie sheet.
• Spread sauce over dough to within 1/2-inch of edge. Top evenly with remaining ingredients (do not make thicker in center or center won't get done). Carefully place pizza on grill, foil side down. Cook covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom of crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Carefully place on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with basil.

GRILLED PIZZA

Steps:

• For the pizza dough: Place the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and water; once added, continue mixing for 1 minute.
• Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead until smooth.
• Divide the dough into 3 even pieces and form into balls. Spray with cooking oil and then place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight or up to 4 days for best flavor. (See Cook's Note.)
• When ready to bake, transfer each dough ball to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and set aside until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Make the pizza pies: Preheat a gas grill to 500 degrees F or get a charcoal grill as hot as you can. Lightly dust a work surface with all-purpose flour.
• For each pizza: Gently flatten a piece of dough with the palm of your hand and then roll it into a 10- to 11-inch round, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Don't worry if it's not perfectly or even barely round; just make sure it's of uniform thickness (even if it's the shape of a beaver tail!).
• Sprinkle a pizza peel with semolina flour and transfer the stretched dough to the peel. (If you don't have a peel, use the back of an upturned sheet pan instead.) Slide the dough directly onto the grill. Cook until golden grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side; use tongs to flip.
• For the white pizza: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta and fontina cheeses along with the thyme, rosemary, honey and some salt and pepper. Brush a grilled crust with olive oil. Spread with the cheese mixture in an even layer. Use the peel to return the pizza to the grill. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and the crust is fully browned. Remove from the grill and top with the prosciutto and arugula.
• For the margherita pizza: Brush a grilled crust with olive oil and spread evenly with the marinara sauce. Top with the torn mozzarella and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Use the peel to transfer the pizza to the grill. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Remove from grill and top with torn basil.

GRILLED PEPPERONATA PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Heat to simmering. Simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in basil; set aside.
• In medium bowl, toss peppers with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and charred in spots, turning over once. Transfer to cutting board. Reduce grill heat to med. Thinly slice peppers.
• Stretch and roll dough balls as thinly as possible (to about 8-inch diameter). Place rounds of dough on grill. Grill, uncovered, 2 to 4 minutes or until puffy and grill marks appear; turn over. Working quickly, divide sauce, peppers and mozzarella among pieces of dough. Reduce grill heat to medium-low. Cover and grill another 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts. With spatula and tongs, transfer pizzas to large platter or cutting board. Sprinkle pizzas with Parmesan. Garnish with more basil, if desired.

PEPPERONATA PIZZA

Steps:

• Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 500°F (leave stone in oven as it heats).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Addshallots, garlic, and bell peppers; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in chopped oregano, vinegar, and salt.
• Roll White Wheat Pizza Dough into a 13-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper. Top evenly with bell pepper mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with olives, cheese, and tomatoes. Brush 1 1/2 teaspoons oil on edge of dough. Transfer pizza (still on parchment) onto hot pizza stone. Bake at 500°F for 13 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese melts. Sprinkle with oregano leaves, if desired. Cut into 8 wedges.

PEPERONATA SAUCE

Steps:

• Broil 5 assorted bell peppers and 8 cored plum tomatoes, turning, until charred, 15 minutes; let cool. Peel the peppers and cut into strips; peel and chop the tomatoes. Cook 3 sliced garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add the roasted peppers, tomatoes and any collected juices, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until saucy, 15 minutes. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fusilli, adding up to 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce. Off the heat, stir in 1/2 cup torn basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with drizzled olive oil.