Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust
A modern twist on authentic Neapolitan pizza, using a 72-hour sourdough starter for complex fermentation and wood-fired crispness. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 728 minutes pairs grams sourdough starter, grams bread flour, grams water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 100 grams sourdough starter
- 250 grams bread flour
- 150 grams water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix 100 grams sourdough starter with 250 grams bread flour and 150 grams water in a bowl until a shaggy dough forms — knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rest at room temperature for 72 hours.
- Step 2: Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions, shape each into a ball, and let rest for 2 hours — preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for 45 minutes.
- Step 3: Stretch a dough ball into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface, top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 6 ounces torn mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon olive oil — bake directly on preheated stone for 8 minutes until crust is golden and bubbling.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust take to make?
Total time is about 728 minutes (720 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep grams sourdough starter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Evolved Sourdough Pizza with Wood-Fired Crust?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
