Sourdough Discard Pizza

Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Discard Pizza

 

Ingredients:

 

• 1 cup sourdough discard

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt to taste

• Your favorite pizza sauce

• Shredded cheese (mozzarella works well, but use any cheese your kids love!)

• Optional toppings: pepperoni, sliced veggies, fresh basil, etc.

 

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, mix the sourdough discard with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

3. Pour the mixture onto the parchment paper, spreading it thinly to form your pizza crust.

4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden and crispy—bake it a bit longer if you like a crunchier crust.

5. Remove from the oven and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the crust, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.

6. Add any additional toppings you like, then return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles.

7. Remove, slice, and serve!

 

Blog Post: Kid-Approved, Poison-Free Pizza on a Budget

 

In our house, pizza is always a win, but finding the balance between convenience, health, and a kid-approved taste can be tricky. This homemade sourdough discard pizza checks all the boxes: it’s quick, inexpensive, free of additives, and totally customizable!

 

Why Sourdough Discard?

If you’re already making sourdough, you know that discard can feel like waste. Instead of tossing it, this recipe transforms that discard into a delicious, golden pizza crust. Not only does it reduce waste, but it’s also a great way to sneak in fermented goodness that’s easier on little tummies.

 

Easy on the Budget and the Body

This meal costs just pennies compared to takeout, and I love knowing exactly what’s in it—no hidden sugars, no artificial flavors, just pure, wholesome ingredients. It’s nourishing, poison-free, and truly kid-approved. Plus, the simplicity of this crust means it’s easy enough for kids to join in the fun of spreading the sauce, sprinkling the cheese, and choosing toppings.

 

So, next time you have a bit of sourdough discard on hand, skip the takeout and give this easy, homemade pizza a try.