Blackstone Crispy Camping Pizza
This Blackstone Crispy Camping Pizza delivers a crispy, golden crust, bubbly melted cheese, and classic pizza flavor right on the griddle. It's a fun outdoor cooking recipe that comes together with simple ingredients and is perfect for camping trips, backyard cookouts, or pizza night under the open sky.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Spatula
- Blackstone Griddle
- Small bowl
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water 110°F
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat. Lightly grease the cooking surface with olive oil.
- Roll the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle the cornmeal onto the griddle, then carefully place the dough on the hot surface.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and lightly charred. Flip the crust with a spatula.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cooked side of the crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Close the Blackstone lid, or cover the pizza with a large metal bowl, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crisp.
- Remove the pizza from the griddle and scatter the torn basil leaves over the top. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Covering the pizza while it finishes cooking helps the cheese melt evenly.
- Store-bought pizza dough can be used to save time at the campsite.
- Keep the griddle at medium-high heat to prevent the crust from burning before the cheese melts.
- Add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or cooked sausage after flipping the crust.
