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Flatbread-Style Pizza Crust with No yeast

Flatbread-Style Pizza Crust with No Yeast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 12 inch pizza (feeds 2 generously or 4 as a snack)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl any large bowl will work.
  • Rolling Pin if you don’t have one, a wine bottle or even your hands will do the trick.
  • Cast iron skillet or baking sheet cast iron gets you that lovely crisp bottom, but a baking sheet works well too.
  • Pizza cutter or chef’s knife to slice your masterpiece.

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil adds richness and elasticity
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder your leavening superhero here
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt flavor enhancer
  • ¾ cup water lukewarm, to bring the dough together

Optional add-ins

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or Italian herbs for a more flavorful dough
  • Cornmeal for dusting if you like a bit of crunch on the bottom

For topping suggestions

  • ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Toppings of your choice: pepperoni mushrooms, olives, arugula, prosciutto, etc.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the olive oil and water. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to bring the dough together into a shaggy ball. It may seem a bit dry at first—just keep kneading until it smooths out. This Simple Pizza Dough Recipe should take about 3-5 minutes of kneading to become soft and cohesive.

Step 2: Rest the Dough (Just Briefly)

  1. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. This isn’t a rising period like you’d have with an Instant Yeast Pizza Dough, but it gives the gluten a minute to relax and makes rolling easier.

Step 3: Roll It Out

  1. Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough into a rough circle or rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. If you're going for more of a traditional crust feel, aim for a thinner center with slightly thicker edges.

Step 4: Preheat Your Pan

  1. Place a cast iron skillet or baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F. You want it HOT when the dough hits it—this mimics the effect of a pizza stone and gives your Yeast Free Pizza Dough a crispy base.

Step 5: Parbake the Crust

  1. Carefully remove the hot pan, brush lightly with oil, and lay the dough in. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the bottom starts to firm up and get golden. This step is key—it helps prevent soggy middle syndrome.

Step 6: Add Toppings

  1. Take the crust out, flip it (for max crispiness), and add your sauce, cheese, and toppings. Return to the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust edges are golden brown.

Step 7: Slice and Serve

  1. Let the pizza rest for a minute or two (hard, I know), then slice it up and dig in!