Sourdough Pizza Crust Dough

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 4 hrs Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for at least 4 hours, or up to 12 hours for a more complex flavor. The dough should double in size. (240 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside for at least 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently punch down the dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Shape each half into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out one ball of dough into a 12-inch circle. Alternatively, you can gently stretch and shape the dough with your hands.

Recipe View Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.

Recipe View Top with your favorite pizza toppings.

Recipe View Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.