Sourdough Pizza Dough

There's nothing quite like homemade pizza, especially when made with a naturally fermented sourdough crust. This sourdough pizza dough recipe is packed with flavor and brings the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. Using fresh-milled flour and a live sourdough starter, it’s a healthier and gut-friendly option for pizza night. Plus, the dough’s extended fermentation makes it easier to digest while adding complex, delicious flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sourdough starter

• 545 grams fresh milled flour (I used hard white)

• 360 grams water

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Sourdough Pizza Dough

Yield: 2-3 pizzas

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sourdough starter

• 545 grams fresh milled flour (I used hard white)

• 360 grams water

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix Ingredients
   In a mixing bowl (I used a Bosch mixer), combine all ingredients and mix for about 7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and well combined.

2. First Stretch and Fold
   Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Perform one stretch and fold: pull one side of the dough up and fold it over itself. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rest in a warm environment for 1 hour.

3. Continue Stretch and Folds
   Repeat the stretch and fold process 5 more times, allowing the dough to rest for 1 hour between each stretch and fold.

4. Shape and Prebake
   Once your dough has rested, form it into pizza shapes. Prebake until light brown at a high temperature (450°F or as high as your oven allows) for best results.

5. Top and Bake
   Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Whether you’re a sourdough pro or new to the world of fermentation, this pizza dough is a must-try! It’s a great way to add nutritious, homemade flair to your pizza.