Wood-Grilled Spring Onion, Brie & Kalamata Olive Pizza

By west757

Wonderful recipe for making pizza on the grill using seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed
• all-purpose flour, for sprinkling
• 1 large bunch spring bulb onions, trimmed
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 lb. brie, cut into 1/2" pieces, rind on
• 1 c. brine- or oil-cured kalamata olives, drained, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme, oregano, or rosemary leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Divide dough into four equal parts and press or roll each piece into an 8" circle. Sprinkle flour on two large baking sheets and place two rounds of dough on each sheet. Prepare a hot fire on one side of grill for indirect cooking. If using a charcoal grill, throw moistened wood chips or dry wood pellets directly on the coals right before you start to grill. If using a gas grill, enclose the wood chips or pellets in a foil packet with holes poked in the top; place packet on the grill grate over the heat source.

Brush onions with olive oil and grill on the direct heat side, turning often, until slightly charred. Quickly chop onions. To grill directly on the grill grate, brush one side of each pizza with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on the direct heat side. Grill for one to two minutes, or until dough starts to bubble. Brush top side with olive oil and flip pizza, using tongs, onto a baking sheet. Quickly spoon one-fourth of the grilled onions, brie, olives and herbs over each pizza. Using a grill spatula, place each pizza on the indirect side of the fire. Cover and grill for four to five minutes or until cheese has slightly melted. Serve hot.