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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

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Prep Time

2 hr 15 min

Cook Time

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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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes 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 6 minutes. 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. 2 hours on the countertop. 8 hours in the fridge.

  5. 5

    Shape and bake as usual for your favorite pizza.

Chef's Notes

Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.

Nutrition (per serving)

190

Calories

5g

Protein

36g

Carbs

2g

Fat

2g

Fiber

293mg

Sodium

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