Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Sourdough Pizza Bread is a delightful twist on traditional sourdough bread, enriched with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni for an irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams (½ cup) active sourdough starter
- 350 grams (1½ cups) water, at room temperature
- 500 grams (5 cups) all-purpose flour (unbleached white)
- 80 grams (1 cup) grated mozzarella cheese
- 45 grams (½ cup) quartered pepperoni slices
- 3 grams (1 tablespoon) Italian seasoning
- 10 grams (2 teaspoons) salt
Instructions
- Grate the mozzarella cheese and cut the pepperoni slices into quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, flour, cheese, and salt. Add half of the pepperoni and mix slightly. Then add the remaining pepperoni and mix until a rough, shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- After resting, stretch the dough gently from one edge and fold it over itself, rotating the bowl. Let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Repeat the stretch and fold process two more times, covering and resting for 30 minutes after each round.
- Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough, place it in a floured banneton, cover, and refrigerate overnight for at least 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it into the preheated Dutch oven.
- Cover with the lid and bake for 55 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 minutes if necessary for a golden crust.
- Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack and let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Enjoy your cheesy pepperoni sourdough pizza bread!
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active for the best results.
- Fermentation time may vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
- You can customize the recipe by adding other toppings like olives or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg