Description
Use your sourdough starter leftovers to make this simple, no-waste sourdough discard pizza dough. It creates a chewy and crispy crust perfect for weeknight homemade pizza.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup warm water (approximate)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add the olive oil and gradually add the warm water, mixing until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. This dough does not require a long rise.
- Divide the dough in half for two medium pizzas, or use the whole batch for one large pizza. Shape into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare your toppings and preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using.
- Stretch or roll the dough to your desired thickness. For a crispier crust, roll it thinner.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or onto a prepared baking sheet. Add your sauce and toppings.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe uses a small amount of added yeast to speed up the process, making it ideal for weeknight sourdough pizza.
- For a tangier flavor, you can let the mixed dough rest in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before shaping.
- If you prefer a strictly no-yeast sourdough discard pizza dough, increase the discard amount to 1.5 cups and allow the dough to rest in a warm spot for 1-2 hours before shaping.
- Use high heat for the best crispy sourdough discard pizza crust results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0