Description
Sourdough Pizza Bread is a delicious and unique bread that combines the flavors of pizza with the tangy texture of sourdough. This recipe allows you to elevate your pizza game by making a flavorful, homemade bread that is perfect for any pizza lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups + 2 tablespoons (325 grams) warm water (80-90℉)
- ½ cup (100 grams) active sourdough starter
- 3 ½ teaspoons (10 grams) Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning (or 2 teaspoons dried oregano + 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 4 cups + 2 tablespoons (500 grams) bread flour
- 1 cup (125 grams) pepperoni slices cut into quarters
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (20 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- Rice flour for dusting proofing basket
- 2 ice cubes for steam
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter 6-12 hours before starting to ensure it’s bubbly and active.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, sourdough starter, salt, and pizza seasoning. Add bread flour and mix until fully combined, then cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Lightly wet your hands and add ¼ of the pepperoni and cheese to the center of the dough. Perform a stretch-and-fold technique, adding and folding in the remaining pepperoni and cheese until fully incorporated.
- Cover the dough and let it rise until it doubles in size, which could take 4 to 8 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round ball. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough again, transferring it to a proofing basket dusted with rice flour, and cold proof overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 450℉ with a lidded Dutch oven inside.
- Turn the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and carefully place it in the Dutch oven with 2 ice cubes for steam. Cover with the lid.
- Bake for 40 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to achieve the desired crust color.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 2-4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the pepperoni slices are well-distributed in the dough.
- If using table salt or Morton’s brand, adjust the quantity accordingly.
- Tracking the rise with a straight-sided container helps monitor progress effectively.
- Prep Time: 12-16 hours (including cold proofing)
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg