Instant Pizza Dough – No Rise No Yeast

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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.

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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!

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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).

Step by step photos showing how to make yeast free pizza dough

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.
Can I add baking powder?

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 1/2-1tsp to lighten the dough.

How do I get a crispy base?

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.

My pizza crust didn’t brown, what do I do?

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 1/2 tsp of sugar to the dough and brush the raw crust with olive oil to give it some added colour.

What mozzarella is best?

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.

Can I freeze the dough?

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.

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Instant Pizza Dough – No Rise No Yeast

4.84 from 83 votes

By Emily

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
A thin and crispy instant pizza dough recipe that has no yeast and no rising time. An easy and delicious no rise dough for super quick pizzas.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups 00 flour or all purpose flour , (400g) plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup warm water, (240ml)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, (20ml)
  • 1/2 tsp 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 1/4 inch (1/2cm) 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!

Helpful Info for All Recipes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 4.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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144 Comments

  1. Angela Robichaud says:

    I avoid sugar and yeast. I also love authentic Italian pizza (I lived there for a stint). This recipe is the beeโ€™s knees and is my go-to. I make it with a sauce of strained purรฉed tomatoes and seasoning with minimal fresh mozzarella and whatever toppings we have in hand. It never disappoints.5 stars

  2. Kirsten says:

    Absolutely fabulous pizza recipe. Added a little extra water but either than that didn’t change much in the recipe. A definite keeper!!!5 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Thanks so much Kirsten, so happy you enjoyed it!

  3. Lizzierfr says:

    Weโ€™ve just tried it and itโ€™s not bad – weโ€™d like to try using the dough for dough balls – do you think it would work and how long should we cook them?4 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Hi Lizzie,

      I’m not sure this would work as dough balls because there’s no yeast in it they’ll probably be too dense. If you try it be sure to let me know how it went!

    2. Charlie says:

      I tried making breadsticks with my friend and they took so long to cook and came out looking like floury rocks. I havenโ€™t tried the pizza version but I am sure that it would work better.4 stars

      1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

        Hi Charlie, I’ve never tried but I don’t think breadsticks would ever work with this dough because it’s best rolled out thin. I use this dough to make thin crust pizzas all the time and love it…especially if you want pizza last minute.

  4. Webkat902 says:

    Ps I didnโ€™t roll it thin enough so had to bake it until middle was done. The center was flakey and dry, not done all the way through like it appeared5 stars

  5. Webkat902 says:

    Made a personal pizza today. Made the pizza dough for one recipe but substituted the cup of white flour with wheat and kept the tbs of flour. Added a bit extra water and olive oil to hold it together and used a glass as a rolling pin. The dough turned out great but I forgot to poke holes with fork before baking. Cooked it for 15 mins on lightly greased pan sprinkled with cornmeal, then added thick spaghetti sauce, shredded cheese, cooked toppings of turkey meat, minced fresh garlic, and thinly sliced onions, zucchini,squash, and mushrooms. Cooked it again for 7 mins until cheese melted. Yum!5 stars

  6. Valerie says:

    It’s the Feast of Unleavened Bread right now so I can’t eat anything with leavening (Torah Observant Christian), but I needed a quick dinner and was craving pizza. SO glad I found this recipe. It’s in the oven now so I’m hoping it turns out okay! I definitely had to add some water and I’m worried I rolled it out a bit thin. I’ll update my comment with how it turned out soon.4 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Hi Valerie, I hope it worked out for you! I always measure my flour and water using metric measurements (and a kitchen scale) and the water is always exact every time. I totally understand most in the US use cups so it can be a little tricker to get it accurate. If you rolled it a little too thin I’m sure it would still taste great just maybe with a crunchier base. All the best, have a great weekend!

  7. Bonnie Johnson says:

    Simple, Easy as ever. Used regular white flour. Turned out great. Thank you !!5 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      That’s so great I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thanks Bonnie!

  8. McKennah says:

    I canโ€™t wait to try this and other recipes!

    Question, how did you do the โ€œjump to recipeโ€ and your recipe/instruction section?

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Hi Mckennah, thanks so much I hope you enjoy it. I use a recipe card plugin called wp recipe maker it lets me insert the recipe in an easy, printable format and it also has a jump to recipe button with it which is great for those that are in a hurry.

  9. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says:

    Hi, Emily! Now you’ve got my nosiness factor sky high! When we’re in our own kitchen we crank out pizzas and bread like noones business. No yeast, huh?! Hubby and I will definitely give it a go. We use 00 flour for our pizzas and pastas — always with excellent results. And we’re like you — pineapple *shutter*. In fact, we don’t heap a lot of toppings on our pizzas. Can’t wait to give it a go. Buona giornata!!5 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Hi Marisa, we love making pizzas in our house too. I use this no yeast dough a lot if we have pizzas on a weekday, it makes a great thin crust and YES I totally agree about not overdoing it with the toppings, less is definitely more when it comes to pizzas! Hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Elaine says:

    I really can’t wait to try this! I love the thought of no rise! Great recipe!5 stars

    1. Inside the rustic kitchen says:

      Thanks so much Elaine, I hope you enjoy it. P.S love your podcasts, I’ve been listening to them regularly!