Make the easiest pizza crust ever using frozen, pre-made Ready-Dough from Bridgford. Skip the hassle of making yeast dough Just thaw, shape, and top your pizza. Then fire up the grill for the best fire-grilled pizza!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
thawing and rising2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Dinner, Pizza, Entree
6ouncesfresh mozzarella ball or pre-sliced log(about 4 slices)
optional
Instructions
This recipe makes 2 pizzas
Thaw frozen dough
Let dough thaw overnight in the refrigerator overnight or on the countertop for 1 hour. Bring dough to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before making pizza. The dough should be room temperature and pliable.
Shape and stretch the dough
Divide the pre-made pizza dough into two. Shape each half into a ball. Use a floured rolling pin to shape the dough into a round crust. Or, shape it by hand by gently stretching it with your upturned hands to pull the dough from underneath in an outward motion.
When the crust is the desired size (see notes), let the pizza crust rest on a flour-covered countertop or cutting board for 20-30 minutes while you preheat the grill to 500ºF. Depending on the size of your grill, you may need to grill your pizzas one at a time.
Fire roast the crust on the grill
I prefer making my pizza on parchment paper, then using the parchment paper to lower the pizza onto the iron skillet. Once you do this, you can skip to step 3.
Brush a cast-iron skillet, flat griddle, or heavy pizza pan (rated for 500ºF) with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Place the pizza crust over the oil. If using a pizza stone, you can skip the oil.
Spread the pizza sauce leaving a 1" edge around the pizza crust. Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and salami.
Then, squeeze the excess fluid from the fresh mozzarella cheese. I use a layer of paper towels to blot the cheese by pressing firmly on it. Set the cheese slices aside.
Once the grill is ready, grill the pizza at 500º F for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the crust are golden. Use tongs or a metal spatula to check to see that the underside of the pizza is golden.
Use a pizza peel or heavy pot holders to remove the pizza and skillet, griddle, or pizza stone. Place the pizza on a cooling rack to prevent moisture from building under the pizza crust. Add the fresh mozzarella slices.
Top the pizza with fresh basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving.
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Notes
For a thicker crust pizza, make the pizza crust 9-10" in size. For a thinner crust pizza, roll or stretch the pizza to 12" in size.Get tips on how to thaw pizza dough.Cooled leftovers can be kept in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat cold pizza in a 350º oven for 5-10 minutes for the best taste and texture.