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Same Day Sourdough Pizza Dough

Same Day Sourdough Pizza Dough

This same-day sourdough pizza dough recipe transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful, chewy crust in just hours instead of days. Using an active sourdough starter creates authentic tang and beautiful texture for spontaneous pizza nights. The recipe delivers professional bakery-style results with perfect crispiness and airy edges.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter (bubbly and recently fed)
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water (around 85°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pizza stone or baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine warm water, olive oil, and honey in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined
  2. Add active sourdough starter and whisk everything together
  3. Gradually incorporate bread flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms
  4. Knead for 8-10 minutes until dough becomes smooth and elastic
  5. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth, and let rise for 3-4 hours in warm spot until doubled in size
  6. Punch down dough and divide into two balls for medium-sized pizzas
  7. Let dough rest for 15 minutes before stretching to relax gluten
  8. Shape dough to desired thickness, leaving edges slightly thicker for crust border
  9. Preheat oven to 475-500°F with pizza stone if available
  10. Bake pizza for 10-15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown

Notes

Use an active, bubbly starter - if starter has been refrigerated, feed it 4-6 hours before making dough. For faster rising, place dough in warm spot. Dough can be frozen after first rise for up to 3 months.