Best 6 Sourdough Pizza Crusts Recipes

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Sourdough pizza crust, with its distinctive sour flavor and crisp texture, has become increasingly popular in recent years. This type of crust is made with a sourdough starter, which is a fermented mixture of flour and water that gives the crust its unique tang. Unlike traditional pizza dough, which is made with commercial yeast, sourdough pizza dough requires a longer fermentation process, typically ranging from 12 to 24 hours. This extended fermentation allows the dough to develop complex flavors and aromas, resulting in a more flavorful and digestible crust. Additionally, sourdough pizza crust is often considered to be healthier than traditional pizza crust due to its lower glycemic index and higher levels of nutrients. If you're looking for a delicious and unique pizza experience, sourdough pizza crust is definitely worth trying.

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SOURDOUGH PIZZA CRUSTS



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This homemade pizza crust uses sourdough starter as a substitute for some of the flour and water. To use the crusts, top frozen crust with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake on a pizza pan or stone at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Provided by CHERRY_MICHAEL

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 2h3m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups bread flour
2 cups sourdough starter
2 cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup dry milk powder
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sourdough starter, water, oil, sugar, milk powder, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Mix by hand until flour is incorporated. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Knead dough for 6 minutes; allow to rest for 6 minutes. Repeat 3 times.
  • Transfer dough to an oiled pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Separate dough into 6 equal rounds; let rest 10 minutes. Roll out each portion to desired crust size.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Cool on a rack; freeze in resealable plastic bags separated by parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 917.5 calories, Carbohydrate 167.7 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

SOURDOUGH PIZZA CRUST



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Sourdough adds delicious flavor to this homemade pizza crust. The recipe is easily scalable and a great way to use up excess sourdough starter.

Provided by Pete Scherer

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Entree     Bread

Time P1DT5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

180 grams bread flour
120 grams warm water
60 grams sourdough starter
5 grams sea salt
20 grams extra virgin olive oil (divided)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Thoroughly combine the flour, water, starter, salt, and the oil in a medium bowl (preferably a glass bowl that will allow peeking to check on the fermentation activity). The dough will look rough and shaggy and feel soft and sticky.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic bag and rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Moisten your hand with a little water, scoop your hand underneath the dough, and gently grasp one side of the lump. Lightly stretch the dough in your hand away from the main mass, then fold it over. Repeat this motion on different sides of the dough three or four more times. Don't overwork it, as the goal is to keep as much air in it as possible.
  • Flip the whole mass of dough such that the seams of your folds face down against the bottom of the bowl. You should notice that the shaggy dough becomes considerably smoother. If the dough still looks as shaggy as before, fold the dough again.
  • Rest the dough for another 20 minutes, then stretch and fold again as you did the first time.
  • Cover once more and ferment at room temperature for at least 4 hours. Your dough will probably not rise significantly, but you should see bubbles forming on the surface and underneath. If you do not see bubbles, give the dough more time to ferment until you do.
  • After 4 hours of fermentation, lightly flour a work surface. Invert the bowl above the floured area and wait for the dough to release itself from the bowl. Divide the dough in half.
  • Using the same stretch and fold technique (minus the wet hands), shape the pieces into rounds.
  • Lightly coat the inside of 2 round 1-pint storage containers (preferably with lids) with the olive oil. Place a dough ball seam-side down into each one. Cover with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using. Dough that is kept in the refrigerator for longer will continue to develop flavor and has a shelf life of a week.
  • To make the pizza, remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a well-floured surface. Coat the dough lightly all over with flour as well. With your hands, gently flatten and stretch the dough into a thin circle about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Don't overpress it, as keeping as much air in is what will give the dough a delicious and chewy texture.
  • Add sauce and toppings as desired and bake according to your preferred method , or simply bake in a 450 F to 500 F oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crispy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 487 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 2 pizzas (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEWY SOURDOUGH PIZZA CRUST



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Sourdough pizza is different. The crust will blow your mind. Don't try it unless you're prepared for addiction. It's best to use a fast-rising culture to produce just the right amount of leavening in quick order. This recipe is from "World Sourdoughs From Antiquity" by Ed Wood.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 12inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups proofed sourdough starter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups white bread flour
cornmeal

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except cornmeal in bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer.
  • Select dough cycle and start.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and form into balls.
  • With a rolling pin, flatten the balls into 12- to 13-inch rounds about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Fold each round in half and transfer to a bakers peel or thin baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Proof, covered, for about 45 minutes at 85 degrees F.
  • Place a baking stone in a cold oven and preheat for at least 15 minutes at 450 to 500 degrees F.
  • Add your toppings to the rounds of dough and transfer the pizzas to the hot baking stone (See Note).
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is brown.
  • Remove from oven with bakers peel.
  • NOTE: It takes practice to transfer the pizza to the stone.
  • As an alternative, bake the pizza on a traditional pizza pan sprinkled with cornmeal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 584.1, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.7

SOURDOUGH PIZZA



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Make homemade sourdough pizza with a wonderfully chewy crust. Try our margherita recipe, then customise with your favourite toppings

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Treat

Time 2h

Yield Makes 6 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 batch white sourdough (see step 1)
strong or plain flour , for dusting
2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra to serve
1 tsp dried oregano
300g mozzarella , torn into chunks
small bunch of basil , leaves picked (optional)

Steps:

  • Make a batch of our white sourdough, following the recipe to the end of step 10. When the dough is ready, tip it onto a lightly floured surface and divide into six equal pieces. Roll into balls and leave to rest on a floured tray, covered with a damp teatowel, in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, and up to 18 hrs - the longer you leave the dough, the more sour it will taste.
  • Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. Drain some of the juice from the plummed tomatoes and tip the rest into a bowl with the olive oil, oregano and a generous pinch of salt. Combine by either scrunching everything together with your fingers (this will make a chunky sauce) or blitz with a stick blender (this will make a smooth sauce). Chill until needed.
  • To make the pizzas, heat a grill to high and prepare an ovenproof frying pan. On a floured surface, push and stretch a ball of dough into a circle roughly the same size as the pan. Get the pan very hot, then working quickly and carefully, drape it into the pan, spread over some of the sauce, a handful of mozzarella and some basil, if using.
  • Cook for 2 mins, until little bubbles appear, then put the pan under the grill for another 2-4 mins until the sides are puffed up and the cheese has melted. Remove, drizzle with a little olive oil and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

SOURDOUGH PIZZA CRUST DOUGH



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Great sourdough pizza dough to top with your favorites.

Provided by tamaraarlene

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Sourdough Bread Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups sourdough starter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix starter, flour, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl until mixture forms a ball. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough on parchment paper or a lightly floured work surface, rotating frequently, until it is the same size as the baking pan. Transfer to the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pale golden, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

INCREDIBLE SOURDOUGH PIZZA CRUST



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This recipe will give you 2 crusts. Wrap the other one up for later use if not needed. Wonderful crunchy great-tasting crust.

Provided by KennKonn

Categories     Brunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 2 Crusts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sourdough starter, room temp
3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast into warm water and sugar.
  • Stir and let stand until it because foamy.
  • Mix in Oil, sourdough starter,salt and one half of the flour.
  • Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough.
  • Turn dough onto smooth, lightly floured surface.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Put in lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides, cover with a cloth and let rise until doubled. This will take about an hour.
  • Punch down and shape into two pizza crusts.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Sprinkle pizza pan or baking stone with Corn meal before placing the crust on it.
  • Prebake crust for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from Oven.
  • Brush crusts with olive oil and spread with tomato sauce, then top with toppings of your choice.
  • Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees. Might take longer depending how thick your toppings are.
  • Prep time includes rising time.
  • 8-10 servings per pizza crust depending on size of slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 565.4, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1, Protein 14.1

Tips:

  • Use a sourdough starter that is active and bubbly. This will help to ensure that your pizza crust is light and airy.
  • Autolyse your dough. This means letting the dough rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour before adding the salt and yeast. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough and make it more elastic.
  • Use a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour. Bread flour has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, which will help to create a stronger crust. All-purpose flour will help to make the crust more tender.
  • Don't over-knead the dough. Over-kneading can make the dough tough. Knead the dough just until it comes together and is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. The ideal temperature for rising dough is between 75°F and 85°F. If the dough is too cold, it will not rise properly. If the dough is too warm, it will rise too quickly and may develop a sour flavor.
  • Shape the dough into a pizza crust. You can use your hands or a rolling pin to shape the dough into a pizza crust. If you are using a rolling pin, be sure to roll the dough out evenly so that it is the same thickness all over.
  • Bake the pizza crust at a high temperature. The ideal baking temperature for a pizza crust is between 450°F and 500°F. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Top the pizza crust with your favorite toppings. You can use any toppings you like, but some popular choices include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will usually take about 10-15 minutes.

Conclusion:

Sourdough pizza crust is a delicious and versatile option for pizza lovers. It is easy to make and can be topped with any number of ingredients. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pizza maker, you are sure to enjoy making and eating sourdough pizza.

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