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Sourdough Pizza Bread

Transform your sourdough starter into a cheesy, pepperoni-studded loaf that outshines regular pizza.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Dough ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water Use warm water to keep the starter active.
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter, freshly fed Ensure your starter is bubbly and active.
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning (or oregano plus garlic powder)
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup pepperoni, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour, for dusting Dust generously to prevent sticking.
  • 2 pieces ice cubes Used for creating steam during baking.

Method
 

Preparation and Mixing
  1. Feed your sourdough starter 6 to 12 hours before starting the recipe.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, active starter, kosher salt, and pizza seasoning.
  3. Gradually add bread flour, mixing until no dry flour remains and the dough looks shaggy.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
Incorporating Fillings
  1. Wet your hands lightly and flatten the dough, then add a quarter of the pepperoni and cheese.
  2. Fold the dough over the fillings, rotating the bowl each time, and repeat for the remaining fillings.
Rising
  1. Cover the dough and let it rise until roughly doubled in size, 4 to 8 hours.
Shaping
  1. Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and stretch it into a rectangle.
  2. Fold it like a letter and shape into a round ball, resting it for 15 minutes.
Cold Proofing
  1. Dust your proofing basket with rice flour and place the shaped dough seam side up.
  2. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F and heat for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. Turn the cold dough out onto parchment, score the top, and add ice cubes for steam.
  3. Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 2 to 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Each resting period builds flavor and improves texture. Use warm water and keep your kitchen warm for best results.