Grilled Pizza Brushed with Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar

Name: Grilled Pizza Brushed with Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar and Star Anise, served with Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Pizza Dough, rolled into 1 (10-inch) rounds, recipe follows or 1 store-bought pizza dough; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise; 1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; Good quality chocolate sauce, heated (recommended: Fran's); 2/3 cup lukewarm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F); 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for oiling bowl; 1 3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour; 1/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Servings: persons

1/2 recipe Pizza Dough, rolled into 1 (10-inch) rounds, recipe follows or 1 store-bought pizza dough
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise
1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
Good quality chocolate sauce, heated (recommended: Fran's)
2/3 cup lukewarm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for oiling bowl
1 3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons coarse salt

1
Heat the grill to high.
2
Brush both sides of each pizza with the oil.
3
Grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
4
Remove from the grill.
5
Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and star anise in a small bowl.
6
Brush the tops of each pizza with the butter and sprinkle with the sugar mixture.
7
Place back on the grill, close the cover and cook an additional 1 minute.
8
Cut into quarters and drizzle with the warm chocolate sauce.
9
In a large bowl stir together 1/3 cup water, yeast, and sugar and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
10
Stir in remaining 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 3/4 cups flour, cornmeal, and salt and blend until the mixture forms a dough.
11
Knead dough on a floured surface, incorporating as much of remaining 1/4 cup flour, as necessary, to prevent dough from sticking, until smooth about 5 to 10 minutes.
12
Form the dough into a ball.
13
Lightly oil the sides and bottom of a large bowl with oil, add the dough, turn to coat in the oil, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
14
Gently punch the dough down and divide into 4 equal pieces.
15
Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle that is 1/8-inch thick.
16
Brush off excess flour and transfer the dough to a baking sheet, cover each circle of dough with plastic wrap and continue stacking rolled out pieces on top of each other.
17
Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 recipe Pizza Dough, rolled into 1 (10-inch) rounds, recipe follows or 1 store-bought pizza dough, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pizza Brushed with Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar and Star Anise, served with Chocolate Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Pizza Brushed with Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar and Star Anise, served with Chocolate Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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