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Same Day Sourdough Pizza Dough

Same Day Sourdough Pizza Dough

This same day sourdough pizza dough delivers all the tangy flavor and chewy texture of traditional sourdough in a fraction of the time, perfect for busy weeknights. Using sourdough starter discard creates complexity of flavor that commercial yeast can't replicate. The warm fermentation method speeds up the process while maintaining that authentic pizza parlor texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Bread flour (recommended for best structure)
  • Sourdough starter discard
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Optional: up to 50% whole wheat flour substitution

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • oven
  • pizza stone or baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Mix sourdough starter discard with flour and other ingredients to form the dough
  2. Place dough in warm environment (75-80°F/24-27°C) for fermentation
  3. Allow dough to rise in warmest spot in kitchen (near oven, top of refrigerator)
  4. Shape dough and prepare with desired pizza toppings
  5. Bake until crust is crisp and golden brown

Notes

Use bread flour for best chewiness; maintain warm temperature (75-80°F) for optimal fermentation; dough can also be used for focaccia, flatbreads, or calzones; if dough is too sticky, avoid adding too much extra flour