Easy Grilled Ham Pizza
2 1/2 cups unbleaced bread flour
8 ounce envelope quick rise instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup very warm water (125 degrees)
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup Tre Stelle grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped ham
Vegetable Toppings: such as slivered green or red peppers, sliced olives, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, pineapple chunks
Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Dough: reserve 1 cup flour. Mix remaining flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Beat in oil and water. Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to bowl. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic about 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel; let rest 10 minutes.
Line 12 inch pizza pan with foil. Press dough to fill pan, for 1/2 inch edge.
Spread with pesto. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, then ham and vegetables.
Meanwhile, preheat both sides of barbecue for 10 minutes. Place pizza on left side of the grill. close cover. Turn off burner on the left side. Cook 10 minutes. Turn pan around quickly. Cook 5 - 10 minutes longer or until browned on bottom. Sprinkle with chopped basil, if desired. Serves 4.
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