Svetlana’s Recipes

Ingredients:

-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 package quick-rise yeast
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup hot water (120 to 130F)
-2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinli sliced
-12 fresh basil leaves
-2 small ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
-coarsely ground black pepper

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
3. Stir in hot water and 2 teaspoons oil until blended and dough comes away from side of bowl.
4. Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
5. Shape dough into two 10-inch rounds or four 6-inch rounds.
6. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rest 15 minutes.
7. Place dough rounds on hot grill rack over medium heat and grill until underside of dough turns golden and grill marks appear, 2 to 5 minutes.
8. With tongs, turn rounds over. Brush lightly with some remaining oil.
9. Top with mozzarella, then basil and tomato slices.
10. Grill until cheese begins to melt, 3 to 5 minutes longer.
11. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.