Grilled Veggie Pizza

Makes 1 14-inch pizza
1 package dry active yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Veggies of your choice:
Onions, peppers, mushrooms, squash, eggplant, etc.
Cheese
Tomato Sauce

Put the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water into a bowl, and stir to dissolve the yeast. Let stand for 1 minute. In a large warm bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, oil and the rest of the water.
With your hands, mix together the liquids with the flour until combined, and the dough holds together. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead the dough until it is smooth and silky, about 10 minutes.
Shape the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a tea towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, grill the vegetables on a stovetop or outdoor grill until they have nice grill-marks and just begin to soften. (You could also roast the veggies on a sheet pan in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400 degrees). Set aside.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead again until the dough is smooth. Roll out the dough, or toss by hand, gently stretching the dough as you work, and until it is in about a 14-inch circle or square.
Transfer the pizza dough to a well oiled baking sheet, top with your favorite pizza toppings, and bake at 475 degrees for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

*Pizza is great no matter what you top it with. You could even make it a white pizza by using ricotta cheese instead of tomato sauce. And even though it takes a bit of time to allow the dough to rise, it is so worth it in the end. Something about making pizza yourself is so rewarding. Get the kids to help you knead the dough, and let them top their own pizzas. You can also break the dough into smaller pieces to make "personal pizzas." Have fun with it!

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