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The Best Thin Crust Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe

by Sylvia Hofer
Make the best sourdough pizza with this thin crust recipe! Crispy, chewy, and full of flavor, it’s perfect for your next homemade pizza night.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 pastry brush
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 pizza pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • ¾ cup active sourdough starter
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • toppings of choice

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, flour, water, olive oil, and salt.
  • Mix until a rough dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, does not have to be completely smooth.
  • Perform 3 set of stretches and folds, 30 minutes apart.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for about 4-8 hours until it has doubled in size. For a more intense sourdough flavor, you can let it rise in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions for 6 medium-sized pizzas.
  • Roll out one dough ball on a floured surface to your desired thinness. You can use a rolling pin or stretch it by hand. Don't use a lot of flour because it makes it spring back together and you want it thin.
  • Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
  • Add your sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
  • Brush the edge of the pizza with butter or olive oil with a pastry brush.
  • Carefully slide the parchment paper with the assembled pizza onto a piece of parchment paper. Place the parchment on a pizza pan.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

Tips to help you achieve a deliciously crispy and flavorful thin crust pizza:
  • Go easy on the toppings. Too much sauce, cheese, or other ingredients can weigh down the crust and make it soggy. Aim for a balance.
  • Shred your own cheese for the gooiest cheese. Once you taste and feel the difference you will never do it any other way. 
  • Use ingredients with low moisture content or drain/squeeze out excess liquid (e.g., tomatoes, fresh mozzarella) to prevent a soggy crust.
  • For an extra crispy base, you can par-bake the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings.
  • Bake the pizza quickly at a high temperature to achieve a crispy crust. It should take around 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven and toppings.
  • Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil or butter before baking. This not only adds flavor but also helps the crust brown and crisp up.
  • Roll the dough out as thinly as possible. Stretching it by hand gives you more control over the thickness, especially around the edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSodium: 877mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2g
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