Description

Sourdough Pizza Bombs are a delicious, savory snack perfect for game days and gatherings. Made with a tangy sourdough dough filled with gooey mozzarella, rich tomato sauce, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and optional pepperoni, these bite-sized treats are baked to golden perfection and topped with Parmesan and flaky sea salt. Garnished with fresh basil or parsley, they offer a delightful combination of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dough

1 cup active sourdough starter
3 cups high-quality flour
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning and brushing)

Filling

8 oz whole-milk mozzarella, shredded
1 cup thick tomato sauce (preferably San Marzano)
1 cup sautéed mushrooms
1 cup caramelized onions
1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni (optional)

Toppings & Garnish

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)
1 cup fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Feed the Starter: Begin by mixing your sourdough starter with equal parts flour and water to ensure it is bubbly and active.
Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, warm water, and salt. Stir until a rough dough forms, then knead in the active sourdough starter for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Cover the dough and place it in a warm spot to ferment and rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Add Garlic and Sauce: Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Prepare Cheeses: Shred the mozzarella and grate the Parmesan cheese.
Divide and Fill Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc and spoon in the filling comprising the tomato-mushroom sauce, mozzarella, caramelized onions, and optional pepperoni.
Seal Pizza Bombs: Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the seams securely to prevent leakage during baking.
Prepare for Baking: Place the sealed pizza bombs seam-side down onto a baking tray. Brush each generously with olive oil and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the pizza bombs for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Cool and Garnish: Allow the pizza bombs to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

You can omit pepperoni to make these vegetarian.
Make sure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cheeses with vegan alternatives.
Allow the pizzas bombs to cool slightly to avoid burning from hot fillings.
Serve with extra tomato sauce for dipping if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Sourdough pizza bombs, game day snack, stuffed pizza, sourdough snack, mozzarella, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, mushrooms, easy appetizer