1½tbspolive oilI used about double this amount as I felt my dough was a bit dry
2½cupsfreshly ground flour of your choiceplus more
Toppings
sliced tomatoesI omitted this
chopped garlicI used a mini bulb of Italian Malvi Cervati garlic that comes in a woven basket from Lidl - you just thinly slice the bulb - there are no cloves to fiddle with!
chopped fresh herbsI just used sprigs of fresh rosemary
olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
grated cheeseoptional
Instructions
In a medium bowl, stir together sourdough starter, water, sea salt and olive oil
Pour flour onto the wet mixture and stir to incorporate
Continue to add flour little by little until you have a nice, easy kneading consistency. If your dough is too dry, add a little more water
Pull the dough out onto your counter top and knead for a few minutes. You're looking for a soft and smooth (not sticky) dough
Cover your dough with a cloth and allow it to rest for at least 20 to 30 minutes
Generously oil a large rolled cookie sheet or use your pizza stone with parchment paper
Roll out the dough into your desired shape (rectangle or circle)
Gently gather up the rolled dough and transfer it into the cookie sheet or pizza stone
If needed, roll it out some more or use your fingers to spread/stretch the dough to fit the cookie sheet or pizza stone
Cover with cling film and let it rise in a warm place for at least 8 hours
Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C/Gas Mark 8
Brush the dough with olive oil and top it with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, sea salt and black pepper.
Drizzle more olive oil on top
Bake for 15-25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Slice it up and serve it hot. Enjoy!