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Sourdough-Discard Pizza Dough
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Sourdough-Discard Pizza Dough

Sourdough-Discard Pizza Dough has a slight tang to it. I love using it to make appetizer pizzas that I cook on the grill in the summer.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

flour

Prep Time

2 hr 15 min

Cook Time

—

Total Time

2 hr 15 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupwater (110-115º F)
  • 1 teaspoonactive dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • 227 gramssourdough discard (unfed)
  • 2 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 8 servings)

Calories190
Total Fat2g
Sodium293mg
Total Carbohydrates36g
Dietary Fiber2g
Sugars1g
Protein5g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for until foam starts to form on the surface.

  2. 2

    Put the rest of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture. Mix slowly until a dough starts to form.

  3. 3

    Increase the speed to medium-high and knead the dough for . The dough will be crumbly and dry at first.

  4. 4

    Remove the dough to bowl oiled with extra-virgin olive oil. Roll the dough over to coat with oil. Cover the top of the bowl tightly with saran wrap and let rise until almost doubled in bulk. on the countertop. in the fridge.

  5. 5

    Shape and bake as usual for your favorite pizza.

Chef's Notes

Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.

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