Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe: Easy and Delightfully Chewy
This Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe is easy to make, resulting in a delightfully chewy crust that’s perfect for any pizza topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 2-4 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet and add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.
- Experiment with different flours for varied textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg