Description
These easy sourdough pizza bites combine a tangy fermented crust with your favorite toppings in a bite-sized appetizer perfect for New Year’s Eve or any gathering. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll mix, ferment, shape, top, and bake about 24 golden, crispy bites. Learn how to prepare the dough, choose creative topping ideas, and serve or store these homemade treats for parties or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine sourdough starter, water, and olive oil in a bowl
2. Add bread flour and sea salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms
3. Knead by hand for 6–8 minutes or with a mixer for 4–5 minutes until smooth
4. Cover and rest dough for 30 minutes
5. Bulk ferment dough at room temperature for 4–6 hours with two stretch-and-folds
6. Optionally refrigerate dough for 8–12 hours for extra flavor
7. Preheat oven to 475°F with a baking stone or steel inside
8. Divide dough into 24 equal portions and shape into 2½–3 inch rounds
9. Place rounds on parchment-lined trays and brush with olive oil
10. Top each round with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and desired toppings
11. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and cheese bubbles
12. Cool bites briefly on a wire rack
13. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan and herbs, and serve warm
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 bites
Keywords: sourdough, pizza, appetizer, bite, homemade, new years, party, fermented, easy