Thick Pizza Dough Recipe

1 package active dry yeast
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup warm water
1 ½ cups sourdough starter
1 cup all purpose flour
3 cups bread flour
¾ cup warm water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon olive oil

The Sourdough Starter
Activate the active dry yeast by mixing the yeast with the warm water and letting the yeast water sit for about 10 minutes. Add the water to flour and mix together. You want to achieve a thick pancake batter consistency, so you may need to add more water or more flour. Once the appropriate consistency is reached, let starter sit overnight. WARNING: This starter will rise, overflow and create a huge mess unless you plan accordingly.

8 hours later...

The Pizza Dough
Begin by combining the starter, water, and about ¾ of the flour letting it sit for about 20 minutes (see the Sourdough Article for more info). After the mixture has rested, add the remaining flour and salt and stir until a dough begins to form. Kneed dough on a lightly floured board for about 10-15 minutes or until you are exhausted. Put dough ball into an oiled bowl and let rise for about 2-3 hours or until double in size. Cut in half, form to desired shape, top with your favorite pizza recipe and cook.