Sourdough Discard Pizza

Sourdough Discard Pizza has a golden, chewy crust that makes the best base for gooey melted cheese and sweet tomato sauce. With only 5 ingredients, this dough comes together quickly making it an easy meal for busy nights. Your pizza nights will never be the same after you try this recipe. 🙂

I don’t know many people who can resist a good homemade pizza. First of all, the smell of basil, oregano, and bread that wafts through the kitchen is enough to make anyone hungry. Then there’s the beautiful crust and bubbling cheese that melt in your mouth at the first bite. If you want to make that pizza even better though, try making it with your sourdough starter!

Sourdough discard pizza only requires a few ingredients and no bulk fermentation time, which allows you to enjoy your pizza the same day you make the dough. All you have to do is mix together the ingredients, refrigerate the dough, and then bake it when you’re ready. Super simple, but it tastes incredible. You’ll have a hard time going back to frozen pizzas once you realize how easy and quick it is to make your own crust!

Is sourdough good for pizza?

Sourdough is a great way to take an ordinary pizza to the next level. By adding sourdough discard to the pizza dough, you can increase the flavor and chewiness of the crust. Plus, sourdough is full of prebiotics that keep the bacteria in your gut healthy and happy. Delicious pizza crust with health benefits? Yes please!!

Why is my sourdough discard pizza dough sticky?

The sourdough pizza dough can become too sticky if your discard is very watery. In this case, you can add a bit more flour until the dough is workable. The pizza dough also can get too sticky when it gets warm. To prevent this, make sure to refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before you roll out the pizza crust. Yes, this does require a little extra patience, but you’ll save yourself a mess if you wait and refrigerate the dough!

What are good toppings to put on pizza?

There are endless ways to customize your pizza! Of course, there are some things you should stay away from (I’m sorry but pickles, Mac and cheese, and ranch are not pizza toppings), but in general, pizzas are a great way to be creative in the kitchen! Here are a few ideas:

• Marinara sauce, sliced Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil (classic Margherita!)
• Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken or sausage, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers.
• Marinara sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and mozzarella.
• Marinara sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken, onions, and barbecue sauce.
• Pesto, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and onions, with sautéed mushrooms and parmesan.
• Ricotta cheese with slices of chicken, spinach, peaches, and topped with balsamic vinegar.

Let me know your favorite pizza toppings in the comments section below!

Tips for making Sourdough Discard Pizza

• Definitely make sure to refrigerate the pizza dough for at least 1 hour before you bake the pizzas! This will help develop the flavor, make it easier to shape them, and give them a bit more oven spring.
• You can use sourdough discard for this recipe because the baking powder will make the dough rise. This also means you don’t have to let the dough proof for several hours before making your pizza – quick and easy!
• This pizza will taste best if you eat it within 1-2 days of baking it. Keep any leftovers in the fridge and enjoy them for lunch the next day.

Tools you will need

To make this pizza dough, you’ll need a bowl, measuring cups, a spoon, parchment paper, rolling pin, and two baking trays.

Ingredients you will need

• 2 cups flour – I like to use all-purpose flour, but you can also use semolina flour or a combination of the two.
• 1/2 cup sourdough starter – It can be active or discard because the baking powder makes the pizza dough rise not the starter.
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil – You can also use another neutral oil like avocado oil.
• 1 1/2 tsp salt – Kosher salt works well for this.
• Pizza toppings!! – Get creative and use your favorite sauces, cheeses, meats, and veggies to make a one of a kind pizza!

How to make Sourdough Discard Pizza

Stir together the water, olive oil, and sourdough starter in a bowl.

Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and fold together to form the dough. Cover the pizza dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and use the convection setting if you have it.

Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper and divide the dough into two pieces. Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into a circle.

Top the pizzas with your favorite sauce and pizza toppings.

Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Looking for more sourdough discard recipes?

If so, you’ll want to head over to the Kitchen Counter! Here are a few ideas you might enjoy:

• Sourdough Discard Bagels
• Sourdough Biscuits
• Sourdough Discard Crackers
• Sourdough Cheese Crackers
• Sourdough Tortillas
• Mushroom Galette with Sourdough Crust

If you make this recipe and enjoy it, let me know in the comments section below! You can also tag me on instagram @oldfashionedinspiration with a picture of your creation.