Homemade Sourdough Pizza Dough

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IT’S PIZZA TIME BABES!! A homemade pizza with fluffy, soft and crunchy dough? + it includes a hacky way to get that sourdough effect in pizza without having to full-time nurture sourdough starter like an infant? Count me in! 

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Don't have a sourdough starter? No problem. You can still create a delicious pizza crust that boasts abundant airy bubbles. This recipe employs methods typically associated with sourdough preparation, with one difference – we incorporate a small quantity of instant yeast to enable the dough's flavours to mature gradually.

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Can you freeze pizza dough? 

You can freeze your pizza dough right after the ‘shaping it into dough balls’ stage. Place each dough ball into individual freezer bags and place them in the freezer. The day before you intend to use them, take the frozen dough balls out of the freezer and put them, still in their bags, into the fridge to thaw overnight. About 4 hours before using, remove them from the bag, coat them in semolina flour, and place them on a floured tray to proof (following the same steps as in the main recipe). While the dough is at its best when used fresh, this approach is perfect for those who like to plan ahead or suddenly crave a homemade pizza. You can keep this in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Is this dough vegan?

To ‘veganise’ this recipe, simply replace the honey with regular white sugar and your dough will be 100% vegan. 

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Baking time and oven temperature

Baking time and oven temperature may vary depending on the oven you are using.  All oven temperatures in my recipes are based on a conventional oven. If you bake with a fan-assisted oven, turn down the temperature slightly as these ovens tend to become hotter than a conventional oven at that temperature setting. Ovens have the tendency to deviate from the temperature you set the oven to. I would highly recommend using an oven thermometer to ensure the inside of your oven is at the right temperature.

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An oven that is too hot may result in an overbaked or burnt bake, an oven that is too cold may result in underbaked and soggy bakes. Having the thermometer will not only help in getting the right temperature but also helps in determining the right baking time. 

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What should I top my pizza with?

Here are a few of my fave pizza flavour combinations:

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Classic Margherita - Fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, good quality olive oil & fresh basil

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Pizza Bianca - Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil pesto, mortadella, burrata and chopped pistachio

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Roasted pumpkin - Roasted pumpkin cream, buffalo mozzarella, pancetta or goat cheese, walnuts

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Diavola - Fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, nduja, spicy salami, peppers

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Tuna - Fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, canned tuna, olives, red onion, capers

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Enjoy loves xxx

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