Sourdough Pizza Recipe

00h 30
00h 10

This simple sourdough recipe is perfect for making homemade pizzas with a delicious crisp crust. Experiment with your own delicious toppings for a weekend dinner at home.

Ingredients and Method

Ingredients

  • 500g All-purpose flour
  • 100g Sourdough starter
  • 10g Salt
  • 375g Water
  • Pizza toppings of your choice

Method

  1. Combine the water, sourdough starter, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour and stir to combine until you have a sticky ball of dough.
  3. Let rest for 30 minutes and then knead the dough on a floured surface. For best results, repeat this 4 times at 30 minute intervals.
  4. Once complete, place the dough ball in a mixing bowl or container and cover. Let it rest for 6 to 12 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and separate it into 4 equal size balls.
  6. Transfer the 4 dough balls to the fridge, for at least 6 hours or up to 3 days. Before baking, take out a dough ball and let it rest outside the fridge for at least an hour.
  7. Pre-heat the oven at 200°C or gas mark 6. Delicately stretch the dough into a round shape, and add your desired toppings.
  8. Line an oven safe tray or pizza stone with a piece of parchment paper and transfer your pizza to the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking and serve!