No-Yeast Pizza Dough

From-scratch pizza—that includes a homemade crust—almost always needs a little bit of patience to prepare because the pizza dough needs time to rise. However, with this no-yeast pizza dough recipe, it’s possible to have a ready-to-eat baked pizza on the table in just 30 minutes. Our pizza dough recipe without yeast is easy to make on busy weeknights or simply whenever you’re craving a homemade pizza.

Homemade pizza dough without yeast won’t be chewy like yeasted pizza dough. Thanks to baking powder, the crust will be soft inside and lightly crisp at the edges, with a thicker biscuit-like texture. The dough makes a tasty pie, complete with your choice of the best pizza toppings, like sausage, pizza sauce and veggies.

No-Yeast Pizza Dough Ingredients

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• All-purpose flour: Making the pizza dough with this type of flour—a regular white flour that’s usually on hand—means it’s easy to make a pie anytime you crave one.
• Baking powder: What makes this one of the easiest homemade pizza dough recipes is baking powder, which helps the dough rise. It’s activated when mixed with wet ingredients and then again in the oven, creating an airy and tender texture.
• Salt: Give the pizza crust a little boost in flavor with some salt mixed into the dough.
• Milk: The fat in milk also helps create the crust’s tender texture, so use whole or 2% milk to moisten the pizza dough recipe without yeast.
• Olive oil: Add flavor to the dough with your favorite olive oil brand. Make sure it’s extra virgin.
• Pizza toppings: Top this no-yeast pizza crust with your favorite toppings: tomato-based sauce or pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, meats like sausage crumbles or sliced pepperoni, sliced olives, fresh basil or sliced veggies.

How to Make Pizza Dough Without Yeast

Step 1: Combine the dough ingredients

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk and 1/4 cup olive oil, then stir the ingredients just until the dough comes together.

Step 2: Briefly knead the dough

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Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough 10 times. It should be smooth and uniform.

How to Use No-Yeast Pizza Dough

Step 1: Press out the dough and add toppings to make a pizza

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Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a lightly floured surface, use your fingertips to press the dough into an 8-inch square. (Add more flour to the board if the dough is sticking.) Brush a medium baking sheet lightly with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the pizza dough square in the center of the pan. Brush the surface of the dough with a little olive oil. Top the dough with your preferred toppings, such as pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs, cooked meats and veggies.

Step 2: Bake and serve the pizza

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Slide the pizza into the oven and bake it for 12 to 14 minutes, until the crust is puffed, lightly browned and baked through. The toppings should be melted and browned.

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Transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Slice it into four pieces and serve.

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No-Yeast Pizza Dough Variation

• Add whole wheat flour: For a heartier and healthier homemade pizza dough without yeast, use 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour instead of 2 cups of the latter.

How to Store No-Yeast Pizza Dough

Because this pizza dough recipe without yeast is made with baking powder, which begins to activate as soon as the wet ingredients are added, the dough should be used right away and not stored. Plan to shape and bake the pizza dough no more than 30 minutes after making it.

Can you make no-yeast pizza dough ahead of time?

While the dough should be used shortly after mixing it, it can be baked into a pizza crust ahead of time and stored until you’re ready to top it. Bake the dough without toppings, then let it cool. Wrap the baked crust well and store it in the fridge for up to three days.

Can you freeze no-yeast pizza dough?

No-yeast pizza dough should be baked shortly after mixing it, but then you can freeze the baked dough. For long-term freezer storage, wrap the baked crust well and store it in the freezer for up to three months.

No-Yeast Pizza Dough Tips

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What if the no-yeast pizza dough is too dry?

If the no-yeast pizza dough seems dry and crumbly, add more milk (just a little at a time), stirring the dough after each addition. Once the ingredients hold together, the dough is ready for kneading.

What if my no-yeast pizza dough is too sticky?

You can add more flour to no-yeast pizza dough that’s sticky and hard to work with. However, it should be added just a little at a time because too much flour will make the baked crust too dry. Add a little flour and knead the dough once or twice; repeat just until the dough can be handled without sticking.

What can you serve with homemade pizza?

For lunch or a casual dinner, serve slices of no-yeast homemade pizza with side dishes like a Greek salad or another fresh green salad. Take a cue from pizza chains and pair homemade pizza with garlic knots, pizza puffs with dipping sauce or crispy chicken strips. There are also lots of chicken wing recipes that are good alongside some ‘za!