Description
Blackstone griddle pizza delights with crispy crust and melted cheese. Homemade dough, fresh toppings, and outdoor cooking create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp (2 g) Italian seasoning
- Favorite toppings (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.)
- Fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for the griddle)
Instructions
- Surface Preparation: Ignite the Blackstone griddle to a mild medium-low warmth, delicately brushing the surface with oil to prevent sticking and promote perfect caramelization.
- Dough Crafting: On a flour-dusted workspace, transform the pizza dough into a thin, elegant circle or rectangle, stretching and rolling to achieve uniform thickness and delicate texture.
- Initial Griddle Cooking: Slide the raw dough onto the heated griddle, allowing it to sizzle for 2-3 minutes until a golden-bronze foundation emerges with characteristic bubbling across its surface.
- Topping Composition: Flip the partially cooked crust, swiftly layering a vibrant tomato sauce, scattering mozzarella, and artfully distributing selected toppings like pepperoni, vegetables, or herbs.
- Finishing Technique: Reduce griddle temperature, create a steam-filled environment by covering with a dome lid, enabling cheese to melt luxuriously and crust to achieve a crisp, caramelized finish over 4-6 minutes.
- Presentation Finale: Embellish the pizza with a delicate sprinkle of Parmesan, Italian seasoning, then slice into elegant wedges, garnishing with fresh basil or chili flakes for a sophisticated flavor profile.
Notes
- Control Griddle Temperature: Maintain a medium-low heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking, which helps achieve a perfectly crispy yet not charred crust.
- Flour Surface Generously: Use ample flour when stretching dough to prevent sticking and create a smooth, easily manageable pizza base that won’t tear.
- Watch for Bubble Formation: Look for small bubbles on the dough’s surface as a key indicator of proper cooking and readiness to flip, ensuring a light, airy texture.
- Use Lid Technique: Cover the pizza with a dome lid or metal bowl to create a mini-oven effect, helping cheese melt evenly and trapping heat for thorough cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg