Easy Caprese No Yeast Pizza Dough, a simple, easy and so delicious Pizza. No yeast makes it the perfect weeknight meal. Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella make it yummy and healthy.
No Yeast Pizza Dough
No Yeast Pizza DoughYou know the saying “an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”, well I have to say in a lot of cases it is right on the mark. My husband and I have started our first year garden of summer vegetables after a not so bad first year of a fall/winter veggies garden.
I have been hinting for years about starting our own garden, we always had an excuse, no time, too much work and the best of all with all the veggies my mother-in-law plants she could feed half the town. So now excuses aside we are on our way.
And what better way to use up some of the garden’s best veggies then with a Pizza with no yeast added! With only five ingredients flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil and water you will be well on your way to pizza night any day of the week!
How to make a Pizza dough without yeast
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and some of the water to start, stir together with a fork then add remaining the water.
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface, knead for approximately 2 or 3 minutes and form into a smooth dough ball, cover with a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Place the dough on lightly greased pizza pan or cookie sheet and with your fingers form into desired shape (circle, oval or square) to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for approximately 13- 15 minutes or until golden.
I decided to bake the crust and then top it with a Caprese topping. Which is sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
If you prefer you can make a traditional pizza and top the raw dough with a simple tomato sauce or what we prefer are about 10-15 grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half then tossed with 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, fresh basil and a sprinkle of oregano.
Of course why not add a couple of your favourite additions on top and don’t forget to finish it off with shredded firm mozzarella.
Can the dough be made in a mixer?
I usually make this no yeast dough by hand but it certainly can be made in a mixer with the dough hook attachment.
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Nothing better than fresh tomatoes, you can bottle, freeze, Dry and Fry them and of course make one of our favourite lunch time dishes a caprese salad. Better yet let’s make this delicious Easy Caprese No Yeast Pizza Dough.
Only 5 ingredients to make a Delicious No Yeast Pizza Dough
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Water
Did I mention I think this would make a great appetizer, instead of doing it in a round pizza pan spread the dough in a square or rectangle one and cut into small bite size pieces.
Pizza Dough No Yeast
In Italy when you go to some local bakeries they have a vast assortment of different types of pizza and a lot of them are with a pizza dough base and a cold topping, great combination I have to say, especially this Italian Shrimp Pizza.
So when you want pizza but don’t have time to wait for the dough to rise, then why not try this No Yeast Pizza Dough? So good. Buon Appetito!
Easy No Yeast Pizza Caprese
Ingredients
- FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- CAPRESE TOPPING
- 3 medium firm ripe tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 small fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 5-6 leaves large fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425° (220 celsius). Lightly grease a medium (12-13 inch) pizza pan or cookie sheet. (32 centimeters)
- FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, make a well in the middle and add the oil and 1/2 cup of water to start, stir together with a fork then add remaining water.
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface, knead for approximately 2 or 3 minutes and form into a smooth dough ball, cover with a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Place dough on lightly greased pizza pan or cookie sheet and with fingers form into desired shape (circle, oval or square) to cover the bottom of the pan. Bake for approximately 13- 15 minutes or until golden.
- FOR THE CAPRESE TOPPING (Topping can be placed on the pizza while warm or let cool completely)
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic, salt, oregano, chopped fresh basil leaves.
- Place thinly sliced tomatoes on top of the baked dough, then top with thinly sliced mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
This post has been updated from May 15, 2015.
Amanda says
Turned out perfect! I accidentally used self-rising flour and it still worked well without because ng too puffy, etc. I always use yeast with a short rising time for my crust but not anymore! This was so easy to make on the fly when realizing I was out of yeast. Delicious!
Rosemary says
Hi Amanda, thanks so glad you enjoyed it and yes great for something quick and easy. 🙂
Dwcc says
About 1.5 hrs before my guests arrived, I realized that I didn’t have any yeast at home. This pizza dough recipe came to the rescue in my time of need! Although I still prefer a yeast dough, this dough was a more than an adequate substitute in frantic moments such as tonight! Thank you for sharing!
Rosemary says
Hi Dwcc thanks, yes I agree nothing like yeast dough, but a good substitute when needed. Have a great Sunday. 🙂
Becky says
I made this recipe without realising it doesn’t need time to rise. Will the dough be okay if not cooked straight away but used around 8 hours later? Many thanks
Rosemary says
Hi Becky, Im sure it will be ok. Let me know how it goes.
Cecille Daniel says
Can we use regular American white flour or is another kind more similar to what you use in Italy? Could I use a mixture of whole wheat and white?
Rosemary says
I Cecille yes you can use all purpose American / Canadian, which is what I use for my recipes also. You could use a mixture of whole wheat and all purpose but maybe a 1/4 whole wheat because it makes baked goods heavier and denser then all purpose. Hope that helps.
Albert Bevia says
I would love to have a garden one day, nothing better than growing your own produce…love this easy to make pizza dough and the entire pizza with the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella looks so incredible!
Rosemary says
Hi Albert, thanks so much, yes I agree fresh veggies are the best. Have a great weekend.
Amy says
I am so making this tonight! I’ve made your yeast pizza dough before and loved it – I can’t wait to try this one
Rosemary says
Hi Amy, thanks, I hope you like this no yeast dough just as much. Let me know. 🙂
Patty K-P says
This looks like something I can order straight off a menu at an artisan pizzeria in Italy! Without any yeast involved, I’m declaring Wednesday nights pizza nights!
Rosemary says
Hi Patty thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it. Let me know. 🙂
Reduceri haine says
Looks simple, fresh and wonderfully tasty!
Katherine says
This is perfect for my restricted diet. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Rose says
Hi Katherine, so glad I could help! Thanks for the feature :).
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Yes indeed, I remember the days of our huge garden — then we downsized our home and there went the yard and vegetable garden. At first I was relieved not to have to mess with 100’s of Ball canning jars. Now I truly miss canning — I can just imagine all of the luscious veggies you’ll pick from your garden. I’m looking forward to your recipes. Have a wonderful weekend!