Prepare Sourdough for Pizza, Flatbread, Steamed Bun …

Now you always have sourdough starter in the fridge, it’s easy to prepare sourdough for pizza, flatbread, steamed buns etc.

1. The flour and water ratio is 3:1. Since there’s already water in sourdough starter, I always start with ratio 4:1 and add a little more if needed.
2. Simply dump most of the sourdough starter in the mixer, just keep a little for next batch. Add flour and water and let the mixer work. Refill your sourdough starter jar with water and flour. Stir and put it back in the fridge. Unless you need the starter same day or next day, you don’t need to leave it at room temperature.
3. Now the dough should look like this:

4. You know the sourdough is ready when it’s doubled in size. In the winter it might take 8-12 hours. In summer it might be four hours. Most of the time, I put the mixer bowl in oven and leave the oven light on. The dough will be ready in 3.5-4 hours. I don’t mind if the dough is over proofed since my kids can’t taste the difference.

***Sourdough is sour. If you don’t like the sour taste, just add some baking soda and it’ll go away. For every pound of flour, use 1/2 tsp baking soda. Before making pizza, flatbread etc, add baking soda and knead the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes.