Sourdough Discard Focaccia Bread Pizza
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
- measuring cups
- Cast iron skillet or baking pan
- Damp tea towel or plastic wrap
- large mixing bowl
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 3½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 –2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
For the Toppings
- ¼ cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded or fresh
- Pepperonis or favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sourdough discard, instant yeast, and warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add salt and slowly mix in the flour using the dough hook on low speed. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5–10 minutes.
- Place dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours, until doubled.
- Coat a cast iron skillet or baking pan with oil. Press dough into the bottom of the pan.
- Rub oil on your fingertips and dimple the top of the dough. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Cover and let dough rest another 1–2 hours in a warm spot for the second rise.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, then add cheese and toppings.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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