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Easy italian sourdough flatbread discard recipe on a pizza stone, with fresh basil on the side and white plates next to it on a white countertop.

Easy Italian Sourdough Flatbread Discard Recipe

Delicious Italian sourdough flatbread is a perfect start to any meal or a flavorful side to any dish!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Large Flatbread
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 whole roasted garlic
  • 2 cups of active sourdough starter fed the night before or at least 12 hours before
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons fresh chopped basil optional--or herb of your choice
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Feed your sourdough starter the night before, place plastic wrap or a tea towel over it and allow it to ferment for at least 12 hours.
  • The next morning, or when you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roast the whole garlic by cutting the top off of the garic, then pour about a tablespoon of olive oil all over it and wrapping it in foil. Place the wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and into the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until completely soft and aromatic. 
  • Place the pizza stone and cast iron pan in the oven that has already been preheated to 400 degrees. Allow the stone to heat for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Measure out active sourdough starter and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and dried garlic powder in the large bowl. 
  • With a wooden spoon stir the seasoning until well incorporated with the sourdough starter.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet or hot pizza stone from the oven.
  • Pour the Italian flatbread sourdough mixture across the pizza stone, leaving about a 3 inch radius around the edge so that it does not spew over and make a mess.
  • Place the sourdough starter discard flatbread into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the flat bread is cooking, use a butter knife to mash up the roasted garlic in a small bowl.
  • After 10 minutes is up, remove the flatbread from the oven and place it on the stove. 
  • ​Immediately spread the mashed garlic across the baked flat bread using the butter knife.
  • Drizzle a little bit of olive oil across the top of the italian sourdough flatbread.
  • Sprinkle the chopped basil over the top and serve! 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.