How to Make the Perfect Pizza Dough with Sourdough

Want to make pizza night extra special? This recipe for sourdough pizza dough will elevate your homemade pizza to the next level. The sourdough adds a unique flavor and texture that you just can't get with store-bought dough.

Why Sourdough Pizza Dough?

Sourdough brings a wonderful complexity to pizza dough. The natural fermentation process creates a light and airy texture with a slightly tangy flavor that complements a variety of toppings.

Recipe: Sourdough Pizza Dough

Yields: Enough for 2 pizzas 

Ingredients:

• 300g flour (tipo "00" or strong flour)
• 60g active sourdough starter (at its peak)
• 180g water
• 8g salt

Instructions:

1. Mixing: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Bulk Fermentation: Let the dough rise at room temperature for a few hours (e.g., 4-6 hours), then transfer it to the refrigerator to continue fermenting overnight, or for up to a few days.
3. Shaping: (Provide instructions on shaping the pizza dough, e.g., stretching, using a rolling pin, etc.)
4. Topping and Baking: (Provide instructions on adding toppings and baking the pizza, including pre-baking the crust if desired.)

No Sourdough? No Problem!

If you don't have sourdough starter on hand, you can still make delicious pizza dough using commercial yeast. Simply substitute 5-10g of instant yeast for the sourdough starter in the recipe and follow the same instructions. The rising time may be shorter, but you can still let the dough ferment in the refrigerator for several days for enhanced flavor.

Tips for Pizza Perfection

• Flour Choice: Use strong flour or tipo "00" flour for a light and airy crust.
• Hydration: The 63% hydration in this recipe makes the dough easy to handle.
• Pre-baking: For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for a minute or two before adding toppings.
• Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Check out our YouTube channel for inspiration.

Conclusion

Making your own sourdough pizza dough is a rewarding experience. With this simple recipe and a little practice, you'll be enjoying delicious homemade pizza with a flavorful and perfectly textured crust.