Campfire Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

Dough:
1 scant cup warm water

1 tsp yeast 

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

2.5 cups flour

Toppings:

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling

2 cups grated mozzarella

1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced or chopped

1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced

4-6 cremini mushrooms, chopped

Pepperoni slices (to preference)

Freshly chopped basil, for serving (optional)

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preparing the pizza dough: Be sure to prepare the dough before the camping trip or buy one from the grocery store. You will not want to do this at the campground,

1. Place all ingredients in a mixer. Knead with hook for 4-5 mins.
2. Remove dough and put a drop of oil in the bowl and move it around. Put dough back in and then flip it around so that the oil is on both sides.
3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 2-3 hours. If you need a faster rise, add 2x yeast for faster rise.

Dressing the pizza

1. Start the fire and make sure you have coals that are good and hot.
2. Divide pizza dough into 2 balls and use your hands to stretch out into a circle that’s 10-12″ wide. Brush both sides with oil, then place directly on grill grates. Cook until bottom is golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip.
3. Immediately top crust with half the cheese and other desired toppings. Continue cooking until bottom of pizza is golden, about another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Top with basil, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of oil.