Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough from Discard

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1 cup sourdough discard (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup water (warm)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast (optional, for extra rise)

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sourdough discard, warm water, and sugar. If using, sprinkle the instant yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat Oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), and if you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
6. Shape the Pizza: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Divide it into two balls (for two pizzas) or keep it whole for one large pizza. On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
7. Add Toppings: Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
8. Bake: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy your fluffy sourdough discard pizza!

Tips

• Experiment with different toppings and sauces to customize your pizza.
• If you like a thicker crust, let the shaped dough rest for about 30 minutes before adding toppings.
• This dough can also be refrigerated overnight for added flavor, just bring it to room temperature before shaping.

Enjoy your delicious homemade pizza!