Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place a pizza stone on your grill or in your oven. Preheat the grill on high or the oven to 450℉F. This step can be done up to one day ahead.
- Cut each pound of dough into two equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Roll or press each ball into a circle using a rolling pin or your hands. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then roll it again. You can also stretch the dough by picking it up and pulling from underneath with two fists. Repeat this process until you have 10-inch rounds that do not shrink back.
- If you are baking on a sheet pan or pizza pan, sprinkle the pan with semolina flour and place the crust on top. Bake for 2-3 minutes until the exterior of the crust no longer looks raw or doughy.
- If you are baking on a pizza stone, sprinkle the pizza peel liberally with semolina flour and lay the crust on top. Shake the peel to check for sticking. Add more semolina flour underneath any sticking spots until the crust slides smoothly.
- Slide each crust onto your pizza stone, close the grill lid or oven door, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the exterior of the crust does not feel doughy anymore. Stack the parcooked crusts on a plate, placing parchment paper sheets between them. Cover with plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator.
- Prepare your toppings in the morning. Cook any raw meats, slice or dice fresh ingredients, and drain jarred items. Store these prepared items in baggies or small bowls in the refrigerator.
- Before serving time, arrange all ingredients in an assembly line order: empty plates, parcooked crusts, olive oil and salt (with a pastry brush), sauces, cheeses, and toppings. Remind everyone to brush the edges of their crust with olive oil and sprinkle with salt before adding toppings.
- Preheat the pizza stone on the grill on high heat or your oven to 450 degrees again.
- Begin by assembling kids' pizzas and any large shareable pizzas. Then, allow other diners to assemble their own pizzas.
- Transfer each assembled pizza onto the pizza stone (or onto a baking sheet for the oven). Close the grill cover or oven door. Bake for 7-10 minutes on the grill or 12-14 minutes in the oven. The cheese should be melted and the crust golden brown.
- Cut the pizzas into slices and serve them.
Notes
This method works well for accommodating different needs, like gluten-free crusts. The assembly line setup makes the process simple and fun for the whole family.