Sourdough Pizza Dough

Sourdough Pizza Dough is crispy, chewy, and the perfect vessel for delicious flavors. This Sourdough Pizza Dough can be used as a traditional pizza crust or rolled into other shapes for various recipes.

The Inspiration

Recently, I had been searching for a Sourdough Pizza Dough recipe to use not only as a traditional pizza dough but also as a pinwheel dough. When I came across Little Spoon Farm’s Sourdough Pizza Crust, I knew THIS would be THE recipe I could use and adapt for various Sourdough ideas.

Allergen-Friendly Sourdough

Full disclaimer, Sourdough is not gluten-free. However, for those with Gluten Intolerance (me), this is the bread for you! This is because the methods used to make Sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour which makes it easier to digest. The more time you allow for your Sourdough Pizza Dough to rise, the more gluten breaks down.

The Sourdough Pizza Dough Ingredients

• Active Sourdough Starter
• Pink Salt
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Organic, All Purpose Flour
• Warm Water

*Note: I doubled this recipe due to making this dough for a get-together that we hosted. So, keep this in mind when viewing the pictures associated as these follow a doubled recipe.

Crafting the Sourdough Pizza Dough

1. First, using a Stand Mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine all of the Sourdough Pizza Dough ingredients.
2. Next, mix and knead all of the ingredients together until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side.
3. Then, take the ball of dough off the hook and divide it between two, oiled bowls.

Cover the Dough and Let It Rise

1. Next, cover the bowls of dough with plastic wrap and/or a kitchen towel, and allow the dough to rise for at least 12 hours.
2. The next day, punch down the dough and allow the dough to rise for another 12-36 hours (you can do this on the counter or in the refrigerator. I allowed my dough to rise on the counter for both rises).
   • If you choose to let your dough rise in the refrigerator, you will need to allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to baking or cooking it.

Divide and Cut the Dough

1. Then, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces on a generously floured surface.
2. Next, shape each portion of dough into a ball shape. Cover the mounds with a kitchen towel and allow them to rest for 30 minutes.
3. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball into a rectangular shape.
4. Finally, decide how you will use your dough either by using it as vessels for Taco Tuesday Pinwheels or regular pizza dough.
5. Enjoy! (You can also freeze this dough for up to 3 months).

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Sourdough Pizza Dough

Yield: 4 Crusts

Prep Time: 12 hours

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes

Sourdough Pizza Dough is crispy, chewy, and the perfect vessel for delicious flavors. This Sourdough Pizza Dough can be used as a traditional pizza crust or rolled into other shapes for various recipes.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 c. Active Sourdough Starter
• 2 tsp. Pink Salt
• 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 c. + 1 tbsp. Whole Wheat Flour
• 3 3/4 c. Organic, All Purpose Flour
• 1 1/3 c. + 2 tbsp. Warm Water

Instructions

1. First, using a Stand Mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine all of the Sourdough Pizza Dough ingredients.
2. Next, mix and knead all of the ingredients together until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the side.
3. Then, take the ball of dough off the hook and divide it between two, oiled bowls.
4. Next, cover the bowls of dough with plastic wrap and/or a kitchen towel, and allow the dough to rise for at least 12 hours.
5. The next day, punch down the dough and allow the dough to rise for another 12-36 hours (you can do this on the counter or in the refrigerator. I allowed my dough to rise on the counter for both rises).
6. If you choose to let your dough rise in the refrigerator, you will need to allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to baking or cooking it.
7. Then, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces on a generously floured surface.
8. Next, shape each portion of dough into a ball shape. Cover the mounds with a kitchen towel and allow them to rest for 30 minutes.
9. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball into a rectangular shape.
10. Finally, decide how you will use your dough either by using it as vessels for Taco Tuesday Pinwheels or regular pizza dough.

Notes

If you like to stock-pile homemade pizza dough, you will want to freeze this dough at the step of dividing the dough into 4 equal sections. Once you've divided the dough, you should wrap it with plastic wrap (to prevent freezer burn) and then place it in a Ziploc bag. Make sure you squeeze all the extra air out of the bag prior to storing it in the freezer. This dough will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.