Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe (Overnight & Same-Day Versions)

Homemade sourdough pizza crust is one of the best ways to turn your sourdough starter into an easy family dinner.

Unlike sourdough discard pizza dough, this version uses an active, bubbly starter to create a chewy, flavorful crust with that classic sourdough tang.

Whether you want to prep dough the night before or need a quicker same-day pizza night solution, this recipe includes both an overnight sourdough pizza dough and a same-day sourdough pizza crust recipe.

Perfect for cozy pizza nights, family movie nights, summer cookouts, or simple homemade living, this homemade crust tastes amazing with your favorite toppings.

If you love baking with sourdough, be sure to visit my Sourdough Recipes Hub for beginner tips, sourdough starter help, discard recipes, homemade bread, pizza dough, pancakes, and more cozy from scratch favorites!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Sourdough Pizza Crust

• Delicious sourdough flavor without complicated steps
• Includes both overnight and same-day options
• Crispy edges with a chewy center
• Great for pizza night, calzones, and flatbreads
• A fun way to use an active sourdough starter

Overnight Sourdough Pizza Crust (Best Flavor)

This version gives the dough time to ferment slowly for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm water, olive oil, and salt.

Add flour gradually and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if sticky.

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover.

Let rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours (overnight), until puffy and easier to stretch.

Punch dough down and divide into 1–2 pizza crusts depending on thickness preference.

Stretch or roll dough onto a pizza pan or baking stone.

Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.

Bake at 475°F for 10–15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Yield: 2 medium pizzas or 1 large thick crust

Same-Day Sourdough Pizza Dough

Need pizza faster? This same-day version still tastes amazing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup active sourdough starter
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (helps speed rising)
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

Mix sourdough starter, warm water, olive oil, honey, and salt in a bowl.

Stir in flour until dough forms.

Knead for 5–8 minutes until smooth.

Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 3–4 hours, or until noticeably puffed.

Stretch dough into pizza crusts.

Add toppings and bake at 475°F for 10–15 minutes.

This version won’t have quite as much sourdough tang as the overnight dough, but it still makes a soft, chewy, flavorful homemade crust.

Tips for the Best Sourdough Pizza Dough

• Use an active, bubbly starter for the best rise.
• Bread flour creates a chewier crust, while all-purpose flour works beautifully too.
• Preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet for crispier crust.
• Brush crust edges with olive oil for extra golden color.
• Make extra dough and refrigerate for 1–2 days for easy meals.

Favorite Pizza Topping Ideas

• Classic pepperoni and mozzarella
• BBQ chicken pizza
• Margherita with basil and fresh mozzarella
• Garden veggie pizza
• White garlic chicken pizza
• Breakfast pizza with eggs and bacon

More Sourdough Recipes You May Enjoy

You might also enjoy:

• Sourdough Starter for Beginners
• Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough
• Sourdough Biscuits
• Sourdough Coffeecake
• Sourdough Pancakes

Homemade sourdough pizza crust is an easy way to bring pizza night home while enjoying the flavor and simplicity of from scratch living.

Whether you choose the overnight version for extra flavor or the same-day dough for convenience, it’s a recipe the whole family will ask for again and again.

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