Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients - 

• 3/4 cup sourdough discard (170 grams) 
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water (95F / 35C)* (175 grams) 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt 
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (divided) (375 grams) 

Instructions - 

1. In the stand-up mixer add the starter, water, oil, and salt, mix with the flat spatula, then add 2 3/4 cups flour (the rest will be added if needed), start to knead with the dough hook for 7 minutes. If the dough is still wet when the kneading is almost done, then with a spatula bring the dough together and if necessary add the remaining flour (1/4 cup / 30 grams) one tablespoon at a time and continue kneading. It should be a soft slightly sticky dough. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and knead into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat the dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 3-4 hours. 
2. Remove the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and punch it down 4-5 times. Place the dough on a cookie sheet or pizza pan cover with a clean tea towel and let rest for 20 minutes. 
3. Preheat oven to 425F (220C). If using a pizza stone then place in the oven to preheat. 4. Then form the dough into the desired shape, or even two pizzas if you prefer thin crust pizza. Top with your favorite toppings (without the cheese) and bake for approximately 15-25 minutes or until done, add the cheese and bake for another 2-3 minutes. Enjoy!