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Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe

Servings 4 medium pizzas

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups warm water
  • 3/4 cup active sourdough starter
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 T salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add warm water, sourdough starter, and flour and mix to form a shaggy dough.
  • Cover and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt on top and pinch into the dough using your fingers.
  • Lifting one section of the dough, stretch it and fold it over the top. Turn the bowl 90° and repeat. Do this for a total of 4 stretches and folds. Flip the dough over, cover and let rest for 30 min. Repeat this 2 more times.
  • Let the dough rest for 2-3 hours. Then, dump out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 rounds.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet , cover and let rest 2-4 hours or for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to use, flour your work surface well and begin gently stretching the dough to your desired size and thickness.
  • Place on hot pizza stone or a baking sheet, add toppings of choice and bake at 500°F for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!