Backyard Sunday Pizza Bar

Turn Sunday into a pizza-making tradition with a backyard pizza bar that lets everyone build their own perfect pie. With a hot pizza stone, simple dough, and a spread of classic toppings, each pizza can be customized before heading onto the grill or into the oven for a crisp, golden crust. It's a fun way to bring everyone together for a relaxed meal that feels part dinner, part activity. 

Ingredients (per pizza)

• 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), room temperature
• ¼ cup pizza sauce 
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella 
• Toppings: pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, fresh basil
• Flour or cornmeal, for dusting 

Instructions 

1. Place the pizza stone on the grill grate or in the oven and preheat to 500°F for at least 30 minutes — the stone needs the full runway to get hot enough for a crisp crust. 
2. Dust the peel with flour or cornmeal, stretch out the dough on top, and add sauce, cheese, and toppings. 
3. Slide the pizza directly onto the hot stone using the peel. Cook 6-9 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. 
4. Use the peel to transfer the finished pizza back out, let it rest 2 minutes, then slice. 
5. Repeat the remaining dough balls — this is where a second stone comes in handy if you’re feeding a crowd.