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Sourdough Pizza Dough


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pizzas 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy sourdough pizza dough recipe perfect for homemade pizza lovers.


Ingredients

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  • 500 grams all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 12 grams fine sea salt (or 2 teaspoons)
  • 335 grams filtered water (room temperature)
  • 100 grams active sourdough starter (or 1/2 cup)
  • semolina flour (for dusting the pizza peel)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt, 1 ½ cups of room temperature filtered water, and ½ cup of active sourdough starter until you have a shaggy dough.
  2. Let the dough sit for 30 minutes to hydrate. This is essential for developing a beautiful, stretchy crust.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise until it visibly puffs up, about 3 to 4 hours, depending on room temperature.
  4. Gently turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 8 equal portions and shape each into a tight ball.
  5. Place the dough balls in a lightly greased container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This cold fermentation enhances the flavor and texture.
  6. When ready, take out a dough ball and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Gently stretch it into a round pizza shape using your hands, avoiding over-flouring.
  7. Preheat your oven to 500°F (or as hot as it will go) with a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside. Bake each pizza for about 10 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.

Notes

  • This dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days for improved flavor.
  • Using a pizza stone helps create a crispier crust.
  • Adjust the water based on humidity and flour type.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pizza
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg