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Quick & Easy Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough for a Chewy and Crispy Crust

Close-up of a thick slice of pizza made with sourdough discard pizza dough, showing an airy, open crumb structure and browned crust.
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Use your sourdough starter leftovers to make this simple, no-waste sourdough discard pizza dough. This recipe requires no long rise time, giving you a flavorful, chewy, and crispy homemade pizza crust perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup warm water (approximately)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sourdough discard, flour, instant yeast, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Gradually add the warm water, mixing with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It will be slightly sticky.
  4. Divide the dough in half for two medium pizzas, or use the whole batch for one large pizza.
  5. Let the dough rest, covered with a clean towel, for 15 minutes while you prepare your toppings and preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using.
  6. Shape the dough to your desired thickness. For a crispier crust, stretch it thin. For a chewier crust, leave a slightly thicker edge.
  7. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add your sauce and toppings.
  8. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • For a crispier sourdough discard pizza, stretch the dough very thin before baking.
  • If you prefer a chewier crust, allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes after kneading before shaping.
  • This recipe uses a small amount of added yeast to speed up the process, making it a quick sourdough discard crust option.

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