Description
Enjoy the rustic flavors of a tavern-style sourdough pizza with a thin, crispy crust and classic toppings. This recipe combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with gooey cheeses and savory seasonings for a delightful homemade pizza experience.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- â…“ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the toppings:
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- thinly sliced pepperoni or other toppings (optional)
- cornmeal or flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Mix sourdough starter, warm water, sugar, and olive oil. Add flour and salt, knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Rolling & Topping: Roll out the dough, spread sauce, sprinkle with cheeses and toppings.
- Baking: Transfer pizza to a preheated oven and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serving: Cool slightly, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- This style works best with minimal toppings and a crispy, thin base.
- The dough can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 48 hours.
