Sourdough discard pizza

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 52-55 minutes
Servings: 2-4

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 cup sourdough discard
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Pizza Toppings:

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your choice of toppings (e.g., pepperoni, sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pizza Dough:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
   • Shape the dough into a ball and place it back in the mixing bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
3. Roll Out Dough:
   • After the dough has rested, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a circle or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Prepare Pizza:
   • Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
   • Spread the pizza sauce or marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
   • Arrange your choice of toppings over the cheese.
5. Bake Pizza:
   • Carefully transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven. If using a baking sheet, place it directly on the oven rack. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven.
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
   • Slice the sourdough discard pizza into wedges or squares and serve hot.
7. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy your homemade sourdough discard pizza with your favorite toppings! Serve it as a delicious meal or snack for any occasion.

Note: Feel free to customize the pizza toppings according to your preferences. You can also experiment with different sauces, cheeses, and flavor combinations to create your perfect sourdough discard pizza.