Grilled Pizza

Ingredients for Grilled Pizza

• 35g envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons )

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 40g (42 g) wholemeal flour

• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl

• 375g (375 g) strong flour, plus more for surface

• 45ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 575ml cherry tomatoes

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 bunch Swiss chard

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 lemon

• 15g Parmesan, finely grated (about 120ml )

• 1 (800g) can whole peeled tomatoes

• 80ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• strong flour (for dusting)

• Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing and drizzling)

• 1 1-lb. ball mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces

• 230g Manchego cheese, coarsely grated

• 110g sliced pepperoni and/or thinly sliced soppressata (optional)

• Rosemary Agrodolce (optional)

• Basil leaves, torn if large, and crushed red pepper flakes (for serving

• optional)

Stir yeast, sugar, and 300ml warm (not hot) water in the bowl of a stand mixer until yeast dissolves. Let sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.

Add wholemeal flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil to yeast mixture and mix to combine. Fit mixer with dough hook and, with mixer on low speed, gradually add 375g (375 g) strong flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms, about 4 minutes from when you start adding the flour. Stop mixer and scrape down sides of bowl to incorporate any dry bits into dough. Increase mixer speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to bring together. Shape into a ball, place in a large lightly oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover bowl and let dough sit in warm draft-free spot until doubled in size, 1–1 1/2 hours. Make your toppings while your dough is rising.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until skins start to blister and split, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and toss to coat. Cook, lightly pressing on tomatoes with spoon to release juices without smashing completely, until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Mix oregano into sauce; taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Do ahead: Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir to combine before using.

Cut Swiss chard leaves away from ribs and stems, then cut crosswise into 3"-wide strips. Trim away woody part from stems; discard. Finely chop ribs and stems.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ribs and stems and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they release some liquid, look slightly shriveled, and are a shade or two darker, about 5 minutes. Add leaves and red pepper flakes and toss to coat. Season with more salt and black pepper and reduce heat to medium. Cook, tossing occasionally, until leaves are bright green, wilted, and tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer chard mixture to a medium bowl and let cool slightly.

Finely grate garlic into bowl with chard mixture, then finely grate in zest from lemon; mix well. Add Parmesan and mix again to combine. Taste and season with more salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if needed.

Do ahead: Chard mixture can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir to combine before using.

Purée tomatoes in a blender on low speed (or use an immersion blender if you have one) until smooth (try not to aerate it too much). Transfer sauce to a medium bowl and stir in oil and salt.

Do ahead: Passata can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.

Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Clean grate. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 pieces. Working one at a time, gently shape into balls. Transfer to a lightly floured small rimmed baking sheet and cover. Let sit 20–30 minutes.

Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface (keep remaining balls covered) and, using your fingers, press out to an 8" round. Drape dough over the backs of your hands and gently pull and stretch, rotating dough as you go, until about 12" in diameter (it’s okay if it’s not a perfect circle).

Brush dough with oil. Place, oiled side down, on grill over direct heat and cook until large bubbles appear across surface, dough stiffens, and underside is dark brown, about 2 minutes. Brush top with oil, turn over, and cook just to lightly dry out second side, about 30 seconds.

Using tongs and a metal spatula, move dough over to cooler side of grill. Top with a spoonful of passata or burst cherry tomatoes and one quarter of cheese (either alone or in combination). Add pepperoni or salami (if using), then some of the lemony Swiss chard, and/or Rosemary Agrodolce as desired. Carefully slide pizza back over direct heat. Cook until cheese is melted and toppings are heated through, about 2 minutes. If dough is in danger of burning on underside but toppings need more time, return pizza to cooler side, cover grill, and cook another 1–2 minutes.

Transfer pizza to a cutting board and drizzle with more oil. Top with basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more pizzas.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.