sourdough discard pizza dough
This Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough recipe utilizes leftover sourdough starter, resulting in a flavorful and chewy crust. It's perfect for making your homemade pizza with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 plastic wrap
- 1 baking sheet or pizza stone
- 1 rolling pin (optional)
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- as needed additional flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter and warm water. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the flour and salt to the mixture. Stir until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and mix until incorporated. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead it for about 5 minutes, adding flour as necessary until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is resting.
- After resting, punch down the dough and transfer it back to a floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal portions for two pizzas or leave it whole for one large pizza.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness, using a rolling pin or your hands.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Top it with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the toppings as per your preference; veggies, meats, and different cheeses work well.
Make sure to modify the baking time slightly based on the thickness of your dough and the toppings used.
If you have leftover dough, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, just allow it to come to room temperature before using.