Sourdough Focaccia Pizza

Sourdough Focaccia Pizza

Detroit-style sourdough focaccia pizza is baked in a pan coated in olive oil, topped with homemade tomato sauce & loaded with 3 different types of cheese. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 5 grams sourdough starter (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 45 grams all purpose flour (1/3 cup)
  • 45 grams water (about 3 Tablespoons)
  • 80 grams levain (about 1/3 cup)
  • 320 grams water (about 1 1/3 cup)
  • 400 grams bread flour (12.5%-13% protein content, about 3 cups)
  • 12 grams salt (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
  • salt to taste (see recipe note)
  • 114 grams mozzarella cheese (shredded, about 4 oz)
  • 114 grams monterey jack cheese (shredded, about 4 oz)
  • 114 grams havarti cheese (shredded or sliced, about 4 oz )
  • pepperoni or other desired toppings

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix together 5 grams ripe sourdough starter with 45 grams water and 45 grams flour. Cover and let sit overnight at room temperature until bubbly and doubled in size.

  2. 2

    Bulk Fermentation: To a bowl, mix together ripe levain, water and bread flour until combined. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.