A thin and crispy instant pizza dough recipe that has no yeast and requires zero rising time - oh yes that's right. Make this super easy pizza dough in around 5 minutes for perfect pizzas in a hurry.
I think I've said this before...yep definitely.
I could honestly eat pizza every day and be extremely happy!
I mean what kind of strange people are there in the world that don't like pizza? I find myself craving pizza all the time, and quite rightly so I live in Italy, it's allowed.
BUT what do you do when you'd really love pizza for dinner but you can't wait 3-5 hours for the dough to rise?
You make instant pizza dough!
This instant pizza dough has saved the day so many times it has no yeast and requires no rising time at all so it's perfect for last-minute pizza fixes or for a quick weeknight dinner.
Note: This dough makes thin and crispy pizzas if you'd like a thick crust pizza dough then check out our tips below or follow our traditional dough or Sicilian pizza recipes.
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Instant pizza dough Vs traditional pizza dough
Ok so let's talk about the differences between this instant pizza dough and regular traditional dough.
Because this pizza dough has no yeast or no rising time it's not as light and airy as leavened pizza dough is (don't think this means it's a dense dough because it's absolutely not it's light and crispy).
We don't have time for the dough to rise, we need pizza now and we need pizza fast, right? I think that's a pretty good compromise.
It may not be as light and airy as the regular stuff but there is absolutely no compromise in flavour with this dough. I use this recipe to make pizzas all the time and I never feel like I'm missing out on something.
It makes incredible thin and crispy pizzas every time and I'm always fully satisfied afterwards unless you put pineapple on it, ok now it's ruined.
Top Tip: If you love making homemade pizzas or hosting a pizza party for friends and family then be sure to check out our simple guides to the best flours to use and the best tools for making all kinds of delicious pizza at home!
How to make pizza dough without yeast - step by step
There are only four simple ingredients needed to make this yeast free pizza dough, flour, warm water, olive oil and salt.
Top Tip: you can use Italian tipo 00 flour (recommended) or all-purpose flour to make this pizza dough. Make sure to check out our quick guide on the best flour to use for all kinds of homemade pizzas
Make the dough - Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a small well in the middle. Add the warm water and mix together with a spoon. Once the dough starts to come together add the olive oil (photos 1-4).
Knead it - Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface to form a ball, don't over knead it doesn't take long at all only a minute or two and it's done (photos 5-7).
Roll the dough out - Cut the dough in half to make two large pizza for sharing or in four to make individual pizza and roll out very thin (around 3mm) on a work surface lightly dusted with flour (photo 8).
Preheat the oven - Bring your pre-heated baking or pizza trays out of the oven and lightly dust with flour or semolina and carefully place the pizza base on top (photo 9).
Assemble and bake - Add your desired topping and bake for around 10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Top tips and recipe FAQs
- Using cups - when measuring out the flour with cups make sure to spoon it into the cups and not pack it too tightly.
- Kneading the dough - don't over knead the dough, do it just long enough to shape it into a smooth ball.
- Prepare your baking tray - make sure to lightly dust your baking tray with semolina or flour before adding the pizza dough. This stops the pizza from sticking, makes it easy to remove and helps with a crisp base.
- Less is more - Don't over-fill your pizza with toppings and sauce or it'll be too heavy for the thin and crispy base and might not cook through.
- The best pizza sauce to use - try out our Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce for a great pizza sauce.
- Step by step recipe - don't forget to check out our helpful step by step video and photos showing how to make this recipe.
There is no baking powder in this recipe because it tends to dry the dough out however if you'd like to make a thicker crust instead of thin and crispy I suggest adding around ½-1tsp to lighten the dough.
Make sure to pre-heat your oven and the pizza trays to the highest temperature, when you add the pizza dough it will start to cook the base immediately. If you are going heavy with the toppings or are using toppings with a lot of moisture I suggest baking the pizza crust without toppings for 5-10 minutes then add your toppings and bake until golden.
Yeast free dough doesn't brown very well but that doesn't mean it isn't cooked or crispy. To achieve a golden brown crust try adding in ½ teaspoon of sugar to the dough and brush the raw crust with olive oil to give it some added colour.
I find that shredded mozzarella works best as fresh balls of mozzarella have a lot of moisture and excess water which can take much longer to melt.
Absolutely, just like traditional pizza dough this yeast free dough freezes beautifully. Make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminium foil or put it in a sealed container, thaw completely before using.
More pizza recipes and topping ideas
- Anchovy pizza (pizza Napoli)
- Quattro Stagioni (four seasons pizza)
- Cheesy Basil Pesto Pizza
- Spring Vegetable Pizza
- Pizza with Sausage and Red Pepper Sauce
- Quattro Formaggi Pizza (Four Cheese)
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📖 Full Recipe
Instant Pizza Dough - No Rise No Yeast
Ingredients
- 3 cups cups* 00 flour or all purpose flour (400g) plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup warm water (240ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (20ml)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to the highest setting or at least 450F/230C and place clean baking trays/sheets inside.
- Add the flour to a bowl. Make a small well in the middle and add the salt and warm water.
- Mix together with a spoon for a few seconds, when the dough starts to come together add the olive oil.
- Using your hands bring the dough together then tip it on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for a few seconds to form a ball, the dough should be soft and smooth.
- Divide the dough into two balls, roll out into large pizza bases until around ¼ inch (½cm) thick.
- Carefully transfer the pizza bases to the trays and top with sauce and desired toppings. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden, bubbling and melted and the base is crispy.
Notes
- *When measuring out the flour with cups make sure to spoon it into the cups and not pack it too tightly.
- Don't over knead the dough, do it just long enough to shape it into a smooth ball.
- Pre-heat your baking tray/sheets in the oven while making the dough so they are hot when placing the pizza on top.
- Make sure to lightly dust your baking tray with semolina or flour before adding the pizza dough. This stops the pizza from sticking, makes it easy to remove and helps with a crisp base.
- Don't over-fill your pizza with toppings and sauce.
- I find that shredded mozzarella works best as fresh balls of mozzarella have a lot of moisture and excess water.
- Leftover pizza dough can be wrapped in plastic wrap and foil then frozen.
- Try out our Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce for a great pizza sauce.
- We also have a recipe for traditional pizza dough with yeast!
Nutrition
- I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
- When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
- All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
- All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
- Find out more about how nutrition is calculated.
- Check out our must have Italian Pantry Staples.
- You can also find all our Essential Kitchen Tools for Italian Cooking.
Denise
I started making pizza with a store bought dough and I didn’t have enough dough. I decided to look for an easy recipe hoping I would have all of the ingredients. Your recipe was very simple - and saved me from having to go to the store. My grandkids loved it. Thanks
Bon
Our family loves a good, thin, cracker crust pizza and this delivered! We par-baked for 5min and finished with toppings for another 7min. Delish! Next time i might try a adding a little garlic powder and oregano to the dough for subtle flavor. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Lucia
Thanks for sharing this recipe!! It was life saving!! I have a dinner party coming soon, What would be the best way to make ahead and save the dough for later, on the same day?
Emily
Thanks so much! Just keep it wrapped in plastic wrap (cling film) until ready to use and roll out.
Lauren Chappell
This recipe saved the day!! Needed store bought pizza dough for the recipe I was working on but they didn’t have any at the store. Saw your recipe and decided to give it a try. It was PERFECT for the empanadas I was making. Thank you!!
Belinda
Hi I add oregano spice to the dough and also sprinkle on it within the cheese.. yummmmmmmm delish. Thank you
Vi B
I JUST made your pizza dough and because it was so tasty and the correct texture, I ended up eating 3/4 of the pizza!! Just the perfect amount of "chew" and baked just right. LOVE IT!! thanks
Emily
So happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Eve
Hi I was so craving a pizza and all the recipes look so hard and took so long. I have have never made pizza and this was so fun and easy! Love this recipe and would recommend
Peach
My dough didn’t rise, is there anything I can do to fix it?
Emily
Hey! The dough doesn't rise because there's no yeast in it, don't worry that's how it's supposed to be just roll it out and bake.
Tyler
This was a fantastic recipe, thank you for sharing! I love making pizza and I've taken great pride in my cooking in the last few years, making healthy and delicious meals. It's mind boggling how natural it becomes after a while.
Before reading this I hurriedly made a pizza dough without yeast or salt (as I ran out). I combined cool water and flour and kneaded it thouroughly in oil. I also love plenty of vegetables on pizza yet luckily I only had spinach, mushroom and onion on hand. In the end some parts were crispy (particularly the outside of the crust) but most of it was very dense and almost rubbery. I half wonder if parts of the dough were undercooked. I did make sure to cook it until it was piping hot and crisp around the edges so I'm sure it's safe to eat and it was still palatable, albeit quite far from my gold standard. Next time I will have to try warm water and preheating the dough.
I have one question for you: can this recipe be made without salt? I tend to like to put all of the salt of my recipe in the pizza sauce, although it never hurts to experiment.
Thanks for this amazing recipe and your time. I also apologize for the long reply. 🙂
Emily
Hi Tyler, the most important tip for making this dough is to not over-knead it, you just knead it until it comes together unlike regular pizza dough which needs a good 10 minutes. Also avoid kneading it in oil just a tiny little flour if it's sticking. Absolutely, if you prefer you can cut out the salt! Enjoy 🙂
Michael
If I can’t get 00 flour or all purpose flour,could strong white bread flour work instead?
Inside the rustic kitchen
Hi Michael, I've not used bread flour so I'm not sure. Let me know if you try it!
Carissa
Super easy and quick to make! I did add powdered garlic for an added twist and it was perfect!
Inside the rustic kitchen
So happy you enjoyed it!
Mojoblogs
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe. This will surely help especially when you're too busy and do not have a lot of time but still want a homemade pizza. Excited to try this out soon.
Inside the rustic kitchen
Hope you enjoy it!
Kim
Can you bake this recipe on a pizza stone?
Inside the rustic kitchen
Sure, you can use a pizza stone!