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Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust

Sourdough discard pizza on a cast iron skillet with pepperoni and black olives

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5 from 22 reviews

Perfectly tangy, chewy and soft pizza crust using your sourdough discard! (Without any pre-packaged yeast)

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Option to make garlic and herb crust

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine sourdough starter and lukewarm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 3 minutes.
    sourdough starter and warm water being mixed in a bowl
  2. Add sugar and stir. Add oil, salt, (add garlic powder and herbs if using) then 3 cups of flour.
  3. Turn out onto a liberally floured work-surface and knead gently until the mixture comes together to form a smooth ball (about 8-10 times). If the dough is still very sticky, knead in the extra 1/4 cup of flour.
     pizza dough being kneaded by hand
  4. Place in a clean, oiled bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Place in a warm area of the house for 3 1/2 hours or until about doubled in size.
    pizza dough in a bowl ready to rise
  5. Preheat oven to 400.
  6. Press dough into pan, press gently with your fingertips all over the dough. Add desired toppings and bake for about 30 minutes (until cheese is melted and dough is beginning to brown. pizza toppings
  7. Enjoy!
    slices on sourdough discard pizza on white plates