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Sourdough Discard Pizza

This easy sourdough discard pizza makes use of leftover starter to create a quick, zero-waste meal with a crispy crust, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard Start with 1/2 cup; add more to reach a 1/4" crust thickness depending on pan size.
  • 1 tbsp butter For pan and finishing, substitute with avocado oil for a neutral flavor.
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Can substitute with part-skim mozzarella or dairy-free cheese.
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes Substitute with pesto or olive oil + garlic for a white pizza.
Toppings
  • n/a n/a Toppings of choice: sliced tomatoes, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach, cooked sausage, caramelized onions Pre-cook watery vegetables to avoid a soggy crust.
  • to taste n/a Salt and cracked black pepper
  • optional n/a red pepper flakes, fresh basil, olive oil after baking
Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Or favorite dried herbs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with a cast iron skillet or pizza stone inside. Let the pan heat for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and greased it with olive oil or butter.
Making the Crust
  1. Scoop about 1/2 cup of sourdough discard onto the hot pan and spread it into a circular shape about 1/4" thick.
  2. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and cracked black pepper.
Baking
  1. Return the cast iron to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Adding Toppings
  1. Remove the crust from the oven, spread sauce, sprinkle cheese, and arrange your toppings.
  2. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 4–6 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving with additional toppings if desired.

Notes

Use part-skim or low-fat mozzarella to reduce saturated fat. Load up on vegetables for more fiber and vitamins.