Description
A flavorful and chewy Sourdough Pizza Dough made with natural starter no commercial yeast needed. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside, this dough delivers an artisan pizzeria-quality crust at home.
Ingredients
150g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
325g warm water
500g bread flour
10g salt
15g olive oil (optional, for softer crust)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sourdough starter and warm water until combined.
2. Add bread flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and rest for 30–45 minutes (autolyse).
3. Add salt and olive oil (if using), then mix or knead until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30–45 minutes during the first 2 hours.
5. Once the dough has roughly doubled, divide into 2–3 equal portions (for medium pizzas).
6. Shape each portion into a tight ball, place in a lightly oiled container, and cover.
7. Refrigerate for 12–24 hours for cold fermentation to enhance flavor and texture.
8. Remove from the fridge 1–2 hours before baking to allow dough to come to room temperature.
9. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside.
10. Stretch dough into desired shape, top with your favorite sauce and toppings.
11. Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until crust is puffed and golden brown with crisp edges.
Notes
For same-day pizza, allow dough to bulk ferment 6–8 hours at room temperature before shaping.
Use high-protein bread flour for best chew and structure.
Brush crust with olive oil before baking for extra color and flavor.
Freeze dough balls individually for up to 3 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before use.
- Prep Time: 20 mins (plus 12–24 hrs fermentation)
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough pizza dough, artisan pizza, naturally leavened crust, homemade pizza, sourdough recipes