Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe
This sourdough pizza dough recipe makes the perfect chewy, flavorful crust — soft in the center with crisp, golden edges. Made with active sourdough starter, it’s a simple, slow-rise dough that’s easy to shape and bake for the best homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
- 600 grams flour (4 ¾ cups))
- 200 grams sourdough starter, active and bubbly (about ¾ cup)
- 300 grams water (1 ⅓ cups)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tbs sugar
Instructions
- Mix the starter and water: In a large mixing bowl, combine your sourdough starter and water. Whisk or stir until the mixture is smooth and the starter is fully dissolved.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the flour, olive oil, salt, and sugar to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead until smooth and elastic.If using a stand mixer: Knead on medium speed for 6–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, stretchy, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.If kneading by hand: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10–12 minutes, until soft and elastic.
- First rise (bulk fermentation): Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough inside, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise at room temperature for about 6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Divide and rest: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide it into 4 balls for smaller pizzas or 2 balls for larger ones. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Shape the dough: Working with one ball at a time, press it out gently with your hands into your desired pizza shape—round or rustic. Avoid using a rolling pin to preserve air bubbles for a lighter crust.
- Parbake the crust: Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza stone or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 500°F (260°C) oven for 10 minutes, just until lightly puffed and set.
- Add toppings & bake again: Remove from the oven, add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings, then return to bake for another 5–10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Serve & enjoy: Let your pizza cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm, with a crisp edge and a soft, chewy center.