Sourdough Tomato Pie Recipe

Perfect as a summer centerpiece or a cozy comfort dish, sourdough tomato pie works equally well as a main course or a shareable appetizer. Serve it warm, straight from the oven, with a crisp salad or a glass of wine for a simple yet memorable meal.

You will need:

Dough
450 g (3 ¾ cups) All-Purpose Flour
150 g (1 ¼ cup) Whole Wheat Flour
360 g (1 ½ cup) Water
12 g (2 tsp) Salt
30 g (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
90 g (2 ½ cups) Sourdough Starter, Active
Sauce
475 g (1 pint) Cherry Tomatoes
3 Large Garlic Cloves
10 g (½ cup) Fresh Basil
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
2 g (1 tbsp) Fresh Oregano
19 g (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
3 g (½ tsp) Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
5 g (1 tsp) Balsamic Vinegar
Toppings
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Fresh Basil Leaves
Salt
Parmesan cheese

Directions

FOR THE DOUGH:

Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until a cohesive dough forms. Knead the dough until it looks smooth. Let the dough rise in a lightly oiled bowl until doubled in size (4 to 6 hours). Knock the dough to release the gas, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge overnight (about 8 hours).

DAY 2:

Divide the dough into two portions and round into balls. Cove and let them rest at room temperature for an hour.

FOR THE SAUCE:

Combine ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.

PREPARE

Preheat Fontana’s Margherita Home Gas Pizza Oven on high for 30 mins. Aim for a stone temperature of 600 F / 315 C.

ASSEMBLE PIES:

Place one portion of dough on a lightly floured work surface. Flatten the dough out to a large 10 by 6 inch rectangle about half an inch thick using your fingertips. Spoon a thin, even layer of sauce over the dough leaving a 1-inch margin. Top with a handful of cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of salt.

BAKE:

Place the dough on the oven floor towards the center using your pizza peel. Let the Sourdough Tomato Pie bake for 1 minute. Cook the pie for an additional 4 minutes, rotating the pie periodically so it cooks evenly on all sides using a turning peel.