Monday, March 25, 2024

Sourdough Pizza Crust

Ingredients : 
900 g starter
1000 g flour
400 g water
1/2 c oil
1-2 Tbsp Salt

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together, set aside for 30 min.

Knead/fold a couple times until smooth. Don't over-work it!

Divide into portions (not required, but makes it easier later), refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the fridge 2-3 hours before using.

Stretch out, let set, stretch again until desired size is achieved.

Pierce the center with a fork and bake on a hot sheet tray (or pizza stone) in an oven heated to the highest temperature for 5 min.

Add desired toppings, bake 7-8 min or until golden brown and bubbly.


Topping Ideas :

(mozz blend = mostly shredded mozzarella with some shredded medium or sharp yellow cheddar mixed in; the best melt with result from cheese freshly grated, NOT pre-shredded)

Hawaiian
Red sauce, mozz blend, Canadian bacon/ham, pineapple (mushrooms and bacon are good too)

Combo/Supreme
Red sauce, mozz blend, pepperoni, ground Italian sausage, black olives, green/red bell pepper, red onion

European
Red sauce, mozz blend, fresh mozz, anchovies, red onion, Kalamata olives, marinated artichoke

Green Goddess
Pesto/Garlic butter, spinach, mozz blend, feta, chicken, marinated artichoke, green bell pepper, arugula (kalamata olives and mushrooms are good too)

Margarita/Nepolitano
Red sauce, mozz blend, fresh mozz, sliced tomatoes, basil

BBQ Chicken
BBQ sauce, mozz blend, cooked chicken, red onion, cilantro (blue cheese and bacon are good too)

White Tuxedo
White sauce, mozz blend, bacon, fresh garlic, oregano, arugula

Ultimate cheese pizza
Red sauce, mozz blend, feta, parm, shredded provolone

Philly cheese steak
Red sauce, mozz blend, thinly sliced steak, red onion, green bell pepper, mushroom, shredded provolone

Nacho pizza
Refried beans, cheddar, black olives, chopped tomato, crumbled tortilla chips, drizzle of sour cream and salsa, green onion, corn, cilantro, red onion

Modena
Garlic butter, mozz blend, mushrooms, goat cheese, spinach, arugula, reduced balsamic drizzle

Milano
Red sauce, mozz blend, prosciutto, burrata

Hobbit
Garlic butter/béchamel, mozz blend, thinly sliced golden potato, thinly sliced sweet onion, thyme, olive oil drizzle

Mexican
Red sauce, mozz blend, ground chorizo, red onion, corn, feta/queso fresco, cilantro

        Pesto Perfection
Pesto, spinach, mozz blend, feta, artichoke, bacon