Description
This delicious Flatbread Pizza is an easy and quick way to enjoy a homemade-style pizza with a smoky flavor, thanks to grilling. Using pre-made naan or homemade dough, you can create a customizable pizza topped with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings. Grilling the pizzas imparts beautiful grill marks and a satisfying crispy crust in under 20 minutes, perfect for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 4 pre-made naan flatbreads or 1 batch homemade pizza dough
Toppings
- Pizza sauce, as needed
- Shredded mozzarella cheese, about 1 to 1.5 cups
- Assorted pizza toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, onions, etc.)
Oils
- Olive oil for brushing
- Coconut oil spray or additional olive oil for coating the dough
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium, targeting around 350°F (175°C) for ideal cooking temperature.
- Prepare the Dough: Place your pizza dough or naan flatbreads on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Lightly spray both sides with coconut oil spray or brush with olive oil, which helps prevent sticking and promotes browning.
- Grill the Crust: Place the flatbreads directly on the grill grates. For store-bought naan, grill each side for 3-5 minutes; for homemade dough, grill each side 5-10 minutes. The crust is ready when grill marks appear and the base is cooked through but not burnt. Carefully remove from grill.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the grilled side with marks. Top with cheese and your choice of additional toppings.
- Finish Grilling the Pizza: Lightly brush the grill grates with more olive oil to prevent sticking. Return the topped pizzas to the grill, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust underside acquires additional grill marks.
- Rest and Serve: Remove pizzas from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. This helps the cheese set slightly and makes slicing easier. Then cut into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- Preheat grill properly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use parchment paper to move dough easily but remove it before placing flatbread directly on grates if necessary.
- Brush grill grates with oil after each use to avoid sticking of cheese or toppings.
- Customize toppings to your preference; lighter toppings cook better on the grill.
- Keep an eye on the crust to prevent burning, adjusting cooking time based on the thickness of your dough.
- If using homemade dough, consider par-cooking the crust for best results before adding toppings.
