Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe | Perfect Every Time

This sourdough pizza dough makes the perfect crust: golden outside, soft and chewy inside. It’s healthy, flavorful, and easy to make at home.

How to Make the Perfect Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe

Why You’ll Love It

• Great taste with a slight tang
• Better for digestion (thanks to natural fermentation).
• No yeast is needed, just your sourdough starter
• Customizable with herbs, cheese, or garlic

Ingredients You’ll Need for a Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe

• Bread flour – 500g
• Active sourdough starter – 100g (fed & bubbly)
• Water – 325g (room temperature).
• Salt – 100g
• Olive oil 15g (optional).

Optional add-ins:

• Dried herbs (oregano, basil) – 1–2 tsp
• Minced garlic – 1–2 cloves
• Grated parmesan – 20g

How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1. Prep & Mix

• Make sure your starter is active and bubbly
• Mix flour, starter, and water until combined
• Let rest for 30 minutes (helps the gluten form)
• Add salt and olive oil, mix well

2. Knead & Rise

• Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth
• Cover and let rise at room temp for 4–6 hrs (until doubled)

3. Shape & Proof

• Divide into 2–3 dough balls
• Let rest for 30 mins
• Chill in fridge for 2-4 hrs (until slightly puffy).

4. Bake

• Preheat the oven to 475–500°F (246–260°C) with a baking stone inside
• Stretch the dough gently (don’t tear it).
• Add light toppings
• Bake for 8-12 minutes until golden and crisp

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 180
• Carbs: 34g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 200 mg