Sourdough Hand-Stretched Pizza Dough with Classic Toppings

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A chewy hand-stretched pizza featuring sourdough-fermented dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 522 minutes, pairs bread flour, sourdough starter (active), warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 510 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 300 g bread flour and 1 tsp salt. Add 60 g active sourdough starter and 180 ml warm water (105°F). Stir until dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until elastic. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and ferment at room temperature for 6-8 hours until bubbly and risen.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone for 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Turn dough onto floured surface and hand-stretch into a 12-inch round, about 5 mm thick.
  5. Step 5: Spread 100 g tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 130 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  7. Step 7: Scatter 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves on top and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil.
  8. Step 8: Bake pizza on hot stone for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted.
  9. Step 9: Remove, slice, and serve warm to enjoy the chewy texture from sourdough fermentation.

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