Hand-Tossed Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust

Looking for the best way to use up sourdough discard? This quick and easy sourdough discard pizza crust makes a crispy, chewy, hand-tossed pizza dough—perfect for weeknight dinners or a family pizza night!Use 3/4 cup sourdough discard to create two hand-tossed homemade pizza crusts.

I’ve been baking with sourdough for over several years, experimenting with different discard recipes. This pizza crust is a tried-and-true favorite in my kitchen!

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Easy sourdough discard pizza crust with a crispy, chewy texture—perfect for homemade pizza!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • A great way to use sourdough discard – No waste! This recipe turns your discard into a delicious pizza dough with extra flavor
  • No commercial yeast needed! – This pizza crust naturally ferments, giving it a rich, tangy taste without needing extra yeast
  • Crispy, chewy, hand-tossed crust – Get the perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness, just like a pizzeria
  • Easy to customize with your favorite toppings – Use my go-to sauce, cheese, and toppings to make this pizza your own

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough

  • STEP 1: Sourdough discard – to learn more about sourdough discard, check out my post for How To Store & Keep Sourdough Starter Discard | aka Inactive Starter
  • STEP 2: Mix the starter & water – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard and warm water until fully combined
  • STEP 3: Add olive oil, sugar and salt. Use a dough hook to combine
  • STEP 4: Slowly add flour and mix until combined and dough is slightly glossy
  • STEP 5: Place dough in a greased bowl
  • STEP 6: Cover and let rest in a warm space until doubled in size (an option for this is to place it in the oven with ONLY the oven light on. Do not turn the oven on)
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Form The Pizza Dough

  • STEP 7: Once dough has doubled, place it on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 30 seconds
  • STEP 8: Cut dough in half – this recipe makes 2 pizza crusts
  • STEP 9: Shape pizza dough to fit a pizza pan
  • STEP 10: Ladle pizza sauce onto the dough (I highly recommend using my Vitamix Pizza Sauce recipe! It’s amazing and can be made even if you don’t have a Vitamix)
  • STEP 11: Sprinkle with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese
  • STEP 12: Bake in a 425°F oven for 15-17 minutes, or until done
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Our entire family loved these homemade pizzas…and I was happy to use up 3/4 cup of my sourdough discard! The crusts were the thickness of a hand-tossed pizza from a pizza shop! Perfect!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does sourdough pizza crust taste sour?
A: Not really! The sourdough discard adds a slight tang, but the flavor is mild—perfect for all pizza toppings. My kids really enjoyed this crust and did not complain about any sour tastes.

Q: Can I make this crust thin and crispy?
A: Absolutely! For a crispier crust, roll the dough out thinner and bake at 450°F instead of 425°F. Keep a close eye on it while baking to prevent burning at the higher temperature.

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Looking for creative and delicious ways to use up some of your sourdough discard? This pizza crust recipe is the perfect fit! Use 3/4 cup sourdough discard to create two hand-tossed homemade pizza crusts | Gathered In The Kitchen

Hand-Tossed Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust

Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen
Looking for creative and delicious ways to use up some of your sourdough discard? This pizza crust recipe is the perfect fit! Use 3/4 cup sourdough discard to create two hand-tossed homemade pizza crusts.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 pizzas

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixing bowl, combine sourdough discard and warm water. Combine with a dough hook
  • Add sugar, salt, and olive oil. Combine again with the dough hook
  • Slowly add in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until all of the flour has been incorporated and a nice ball has formed in the bowl
  • Place in a warm spot (I put mine in my oven with only the oven light turned on). Be sure to cover with a wet tea towel to ensure that the dough does not dry out
  • Once the dough has warmed for about 25-30 minutes (your dough will not double in size), place on a lightly floured surface and cut in half to create two doughs.
  • Roll out dough to form a pizza crust and bake with sauce and toppings at 425°F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown and all ingredients are cooked
Keyword pizza, sourdough
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One Comment

  1. Leigh ann says:

    5 stars
    Easiest discard pizza dough ever!!!

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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