Description
These sourdough pizza bombs offer a delightful twist on classic pizza, featuring a tangy sourdough dough filled with a savory roasted red pepper and feta cream. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g (0.5 cup) Active Sourdough Starter
- 300 g (2.5 cups) Bread Flour
- 210 g (7 fl oz) Lukewarm Water
- 8 g (1.5 tsp) Fine Sea Salt
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 200 g (0.75 cup) Smooth Tomato Sauce
- 150 g (1 cup) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 100 g (1 cup) Roasted Red Pepper, Diced
- 80 g (0.5 cup) Feta Cheese, Crumbled
- 60 g (2 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 Large Egg + 1 tbsp Water (Egg Wash)
- 15 g (0.25 cup) Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (for Pesto)
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Pine Nuts
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Fresh Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
Instructions
- Combine Dough Ingredients: Mix sourdough starter, water, and olive oil. Add flour and salt, forming a shaggy dough.
- Knead the Dough: Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Let dough rise for 3-4 hours, or until doubled.
- Make the Filling: Blend roasted red pepper, feta, cream cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Divide and Shape: Divide dough into 12 pieces, flatten into circles.
- Assemble Bombs: Add sauce, mozzarella, and feta cream to each circle.
- Seal and Roll: Fold dough over, pinch edges to seal, and roll into balls.
- Egg Wash: Brush with egg wash for golden color.
- Bake: Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15-18 minutes.
- Make Pesto: Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Serve: Drizzle with pesto and garnish with basil.
Notes
For a crispier exterior, reheat in an air fryer. Feel free to experiment with different fillings to customize your pizza bombs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bombs
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: sourdough, pizza, bombs, appetizer, feta, roasted red pepper, pesto, easy, homemade