Trying to break the habit of ordering pizza every Friday night or weekend, but not wanting to give it up quite yet? Then you need this easy, same day sourdough pizza dough! The name gives it away but it is simple to make and can be ready the same day you prepare it- none of the two- day preparations that come with standard sourdough loaves. Start the preparation in the morning and it will be ready just in time for dinner!
In this blog post, I will show you how to make a delicious pizza dough using your sourdough starter, we’ll talk about the benefits of baking with sourdough, and fun varieties you can make with your pizza! Let’s get started.
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Sourdough is such a fun way to express your creative side and feel true pride when you bake a successful loaf! Because of this, I have fallen in love with the sourdough process. And I know you will too!
The fun of it is learning and experimenting new recipes and additions to add to your sourdough. Like making a pizza dough!
Sourdough started off really complicated for me. I watched WAY too many videos and read WAY too many blog posts on how to make my starter. Even though there is a science to it, you honestly do not need to know it when you are first getting started with the journey. All you need to know is how to watch your dough and take the pressure off! Do not let a jar of flour and water scare you- that’s crazy to type out but many need to hear it… I was one of them.
I finally took the pressure off and the science out of it and just took the casual approach. After 3 attempts of pressured and scientific approach, I finally had a successful starter taking the casual approach!
Now, I get to have fun with lots of different recipes while making recipes that are simple ingredients and gut healthy.
Health Benefits of Sourdough
The main reason I wanted to get the hang of sourdough is for the health benefits. The health benefits of gut health and being able to make recipes with clean, simple ingredients rather than buying products that have hundreds of ingredients that you cannot even pronounce.
Sourdough is often celebrated for its unique health benefits, primarily due to the fermentation process. The natural fermentation by wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria breaks down gluten and phytic acid, making sourdough easier to digest and allowing for better absorption of nutrients. It can help maintain steady blood sugar levels due to the lower glycemic index, making it a better option for those managing blood sugar concerns. Additionally, the probiotics formed during fermentation can support gut health.
The Reward of Making Food at Home
I know what you are thinking, why would I take the time to make pizza dough when I can easily order pizza or just bake a frozen one?! Trust me, I love a Marco’s Pizza more than the next guy, but the impact of the ingredients in a processed pizza has on your body is not worth it.
Making your own food at home (i.e., this pizza dough) is a healthier and more rewarding choice than relying on processed store-bought options. Homemade meals allow you to control the quality of ingredients, ensuring they are fresh, nutritious, and free from unnecessary additives like preservatives, artificial flavors, and excessive sugar or salt.
For example, a popular pizza dough brand has over 23 ingredients in it… over half of them are ingredients I cannot even pronounce or would be able to buy at the grocery store!!
In comparison, my recipe for pizza dough only has 6 ingredients and you can find these all at your local grocery store… or even in your pantry right now!
Beyond health, homemade meals are often more cost-effective. Even though store bought dough is usually cheap in price, this homemade pizza dough is definitely more cost- effective saving you money in the long run!
Materials Needed to Make Sourdough Discard Drop Biscuits
- Dough wisk
- A dough wisk is used for pastry and bread making. The shape and cut of the wisk allows even folding and easy clean up!
- Pan
- Due to the fact these are drop biscuits, you will want to have a deep dish to allow the biscuits to crowd in order for them to rise.
- Food scale
- When working with sourdough, it is mush easier to use a food scale and measure in grams!
- Weck Tulip Jar
- These are the jars I use to store my starter and discard. I LOVE them. They are easy to clean thanks to the limited grooves unlike mason jars.
- Other sourdough materials
- Here is the complete list of my sourdough materials in case you are wanting to go beyond biscuits in your sourdough journey!
What Ingredients are Needed for Sourdough Discard Drop Biscuits
Like stated above, there are only 6 ingredients needed for this recipe! I am sure you already have many of them in your pantry right now! Here is the list of items you need for easy, homemade sourdough pizza dough:
- 500g flour
- 100g active starter
- Starter that has been fed and reached its peak.
- 325g warm filtered water
- 10g salt
- 30g olive oil (plus extra for drizzle)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Optional: fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt for optional flavor toppings
How to Make Sourdough Pizza Dough
Now to the fun stuff finally! Follow along step by step with pictures to help you know exactly what to do!
- Mix wet ingredients
- Combine the starter, water, olive oil, and sugar together in a medium bowl
- Add dry ingredients
- Add flour and salt to the bowl until a shaggy dough is formed
- Cover and rest
- Cover the dough, place in a warm area, and let rest for 30 minutes
- Knead
- Knead the dough for 5-8 minutes
- Bulk Ferment
- Cover the dough in the bowl, place in a warm area, and rest for 6-10 hours
- At the end of the bulk ferment, the dough should double the size
- Transfer to the baking dish
- Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer to an oiled baking dish
- Stretch the dough to fit the dish
- Rest
- Cover the dish and rest for 1-2 hours
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Drizzle and dimple
- Drizzle the dough with olive oil
- Dimple the dough with your fingers but be careful not to pop the bubbles!
- Bake
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes
- Add your toppings
- Add your pizza sauce and cheese
- Get creative with whatever extras toppings you want to add!
- Bake again
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly!
I hope you liked this recipe and enjoy your sourdough discard drop biscuits! Comment below if you make them to let me know how they turned out!
Same Day Sourdough Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 500 g Unbleached all purpose flour
- 100 g Active starter fed and peaked
- 325 g Warm filtered water
- 10 g Salt
- 30 g Olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Fresh rosemary, garlic, flaky sea salt, etc for extra flavor
- Your Favorite Pizza toppings
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix sourdough starter, water, olive oil, and sugar.
- Add flour and salt to the bowl and mix to form a shaggy dough.
- Cover and rest in a warm area for 30 minutes.
- Remove dough from the bowl and knead for 5-8 minutes.
- Place dough back in the bowl and bulk ferment for 6-10 hours or until doubled in size with lots of air bubbles.
- Transfer dough to a greased baking dish and stretch to fit the dish completely.
- Rest for 10-15 minutes and stretch again to fit if needed.
- Cover the pan and rest in a warm area for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Once the dough has puffed up some, drizzle olive oil on the dough and dimple the dough with your fingers.
- Bake the dough at 450°F for 15 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the oven and add your favorite pizza toppings.
- Return the dough back into the oven and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes.
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