Meet your new go-to recipe for homemade pizza—a quick and easy no yeast pizza dough that goes from mixing bowl to oven in just 20 minutes! This isn’t a compromise crust or a second-best substitute. It’s a game-changer—soft, flavorful, and sturdy enough to hold all your favorite toppings.
Whether you’re out of yeast, short on time, or dealing with a last-minute pizza emergency (like discovering your flatbreads have gone moldy—yep, been there!), this recipe has your back.
Why You’ll Love This No Yeast Pizza Crust
This crust might not puff up like traditional yeast dough, but it doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture. Here’s what makes it special:
- Quick & Easy – No rising time needed. Mix, roll, top, and bake!
- Crispy Yet Tender – Bakes up with a nice golden edge and chewy bite.
- Delicious Flavor – A touch of sugar and olive oil brings balance and richness.
- Sturdy Enough to Hold – Slices won’t flop or fall apart.
We were skeptical too… until the first bite. Now it’s a staple!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cold water
Other:
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- 2 tsp neutral oil (for brushing crust, optional)
Tip: Bread flour yields a chewier, more pizza-like texture, but all-purpose flour works great too.
How to Make No Yeast Pizza Dough
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 250°C / 480°F (or 230°C fan). Place a rack in the top third of the oven and lightly oil your pizza pan or baking tray.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
Choose your method:
Food Processor (40 seconds):
- Add dry ingredients and pulse twice.
- Add water and olive oil.
- Blitz until it forms a shaggy ball.
By Hand (3–4 minutes):
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add water and oil; stir until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for 3–4 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Roll It Out
- Shape dough into a ball.
- Roll out into a 12-inch (30cm) round.
- Transfer to your prepared pan and stretch it gently to the edges.
- Don’t pinch the edges! That helps create a puffy, crisp crust.
Step 4: Add Toppings & Bake
- Spread about 1/4 cup pizza sauce over the dough.
- Add your favorite toppings and chilled shredded mozzarella.
- Brush the exposed crust with oil for color and crispiness.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Pro Tips for Success
- Use chilled cheese: Helps prevent over-browning while the crust crisps up.
- Brush the crust with oil: Adds flavor and helps it brown beautifully.
- Bake hot and fast: The higher the oven temp, the better the result. Use a pizza stone or pan with holes for a crispier base.
What It Tastes Like
This no yeast pizza dough holds its own:
- Chewy and tender, with just the right bite
- Golden and flavorful—thanks to the olive oil and sugar
- Easy to handle and forgiving (great for kids and beginners!)
- Surprisingly close in taste and look to yeast-based crusts
Can you tell the difference? Side-by-side, this no yeast crust looks nearly identical to a classic yeast crust—just without the bubbly edges.
RecipeTin Family Tested & Approved
This recipe is the result of serious testing, skepticism, and a few failed attempts that led to eating toppings with chopsticks. (Yes, really.) But once we nailed it, we were shocked by how good it was. Even our foodie friends couldn’t believe there was no yeast involved.
Variations & Serving Ideas
Try it with your favorite toppings or mix it up with:
- Sausage and Kale Pizza
- Garlic Cheese Pizza
- Classic Pepperoni
- Margherita with Fresh Basil
No Yeast Pizza Dough Recipe
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: One 12-inch pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups bread or all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- 2 tsp neutral oil (for brushing, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 250°C / 480°F (or as high as your oven allows).
- Lightly oil a pizza pan or baking tray.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add water and olive oil; knead until smooth (or use food processor).
- Roll dough into a 12-inch round and transfer to the pan.
- Add sauce, toppings, and brush crust with oil.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Slice and enjoy immediately!
Final Thoughts
This no yeast pizza dough is a lifesaver for busy nights, impromptu pizza cravings, and anyone who wants homemade flavor fast. It’s simple, fast, and shockingly good.
We hope it becomes your new best friend in the kitchen—just as it has in ours.
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