1. What is sourdough pizza mix?
Sourdough pizza mix is a ready-to-use base mix that helps create pizza dough with natural sourdough flavour, improved texture, and better fermentation performance. SwissBake® Saurteig Pizza Mix 30 contains durum wheat, natural sourdough ferment, malted wheat flour and specialized dough conditioners to deliver a rustic taste, aromatic profile, and consistent dough quality.
 
2. How is sourdough pizza different from regular pizza?
Sourdough pizza has a deeper flavour, better digestibility, and a more open, airy crust compared to regular pizza. This is due to natural fermentation, which enhances taste, texture, and aroma. It also produces a slightly tangy flavour that is characteristic of sourdough-based products.
3. How do I use sourdough pizza premix?
You can prepare sourdough pizza dough by mixing the premix with water, yeast (if required), and kneading into a soft dough. After mixing, allow proper fermentation/resting time, shape as required and bake based on your pizza style (wood-fired, deck oven, etc.)
For detailed method, refer to our recipe section above.
The pizza base mix simplifies the process while maintaining authentic sourdough characteristics.
To complete your pizza base with authentic flavour, you can pair it with Italian Sugo for a consistent tomato base.

 
4. Can I make Neapolitan or wood-fired pizza with this mix?
Yes, this mix is suitable for Neapolitan, wood-fired, thin crust, and deep-dish pizza styles.
It is designed to deliver flexibility in applications while maintaining consistent dough performance and flavour. This premix can be ussed to make multiple applications – for recipes kindly go through the recipe section
 
5. Does sourdough pizza mix require long fermentation?
No, the pizza base mix already contains pre-fermented, natural sourdough in a dehydrated form, so it reduces the need for long fermentation compared to traditional sourdough. However, allowing resting time still improves flavour and dough handling.
6. Why does my pizza dough shrink while stretching?
Pizza dough shrinks due to tight gluten structure or insufficient resting time. SwissBake® Saurteig Pizza Mix 30 is formulated with functional enzymes & malt to create a soft, pliable dough that resists shrinkage, making it easier to stretch and shape consistently. Resulting in a soft, pliable dough that shapes effortlessly into thin bases or Neapolitan styles without tearing or resisting the baker.
 
7. What makes this pizza mix different from regular pizza flour?
This pizza mix includes sourdough ferment, malted wheat flour, and enzyme blends, unlike regular flour which requires manual formulation.
It offers:
  • Consistent dough performance
  • Enhanced flavour
  • Better texture and crust formation
  • Reduced process complexity

 
8. Can I use this mix for recipes other than pizza?
Yes, this mix can be used to prepare focaccia, calzones, bruschetta, and flatbreads.
Its versatility makes it suitable for expanding menu offerings beyond pizza while maintaining consistent dough quality.
9. Is sourdough pizza healthier than regular pizza?
Sourdough pizza is often considered easier to digest due to fermentation, which helps break down gluten and improves nutrient availability. While it depends on overall ingredients and preparation, sourdough-based dough is generally preferred for its flavour and digestibility benefits.
10. Is this mix suitable for commercial use?
Yes, sourdough pizza base mix is ideal for pizzerias, restaurants and cloud kitchens due to its consistency, ease of use, and reduced preparation time. It helps maintain uniform quality across batches, which is essential for high-volume service.
 
11. Does this mix give wood-fired flavour without a wood-fired oven?
Yes, the formulation contains malted wheat and natural sourdough ferments, which helps deliver a mild wood-fired aroma when baked in a standard commercial deck or conveyor ovens. This makes it suitable for commercial kitchens and pizzerias that want authentic flavour without a traditional wood-fired oven.