This easy no-rise pizza dough recipe produces a perfectly crispy pizza crust in just 25 minutes and uses only 5 ingredients! With no kneading required, it’s the perfect homemade pizza alternative to ordering out.
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This easy no-rise pizza dough is the secret to homemade pizza that’s ready in a flash. And the best part? You don’t have to wait for the dough to rise, so you can have pizza on the table in just 25 minutes. It’s so quick and simple, you’ll never go back to store-bought crusts.
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This recipe comes directly from my mother-n-law. It’s my go-to pizza when we make pizza at home. I love it because I don’t need to plan ahead – and can easily double or triple the recipe for my growing family.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Incredibly Quick: This no-rise pizza dough is a time-saver, as it doesn’t require any time for the dough to rise. It’s quick to make and get into the oven for dinner.
- Super Crispy: With this recipe, you’ll end up with a pizza crust that’s really crispy and delicious!
- Easily Doubled: I love how you can easily double, triple, or even quadruple this recipe. This means you can partially bake the dough and freeze it for later!
- Family Favorite: The crispy crust and classic flavor make this pizza a hit with the whole family. It’s a recipe that I’ve made weekly for years and always turns out great!
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Key Ingredients
- Warm Water: This is the base of our dough, activating the yeast and helping the dough rise. It should be between 100˚ – 110˚ F to ensure the yeast activates properly.
- Active Yeast: This is the key ingredient that makes our dough rise, giving it a light and airy texture. Make sure your yeast is fresh for the best results.
- All-Purpose Flour: This is the main dry ingredient in our dough, providing structure and stability.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor of the dough, making it more delicious.
- Olive Oil: This ingredient adds a rich, savory flavor to the dough and also helps to give it a crispy crust.
Equipment
- Large Bowl – You’ll need this to mix together the flour, salt, yeast mixture, and olive oil.
- Dark Baking Pan – This is essential for rolling out the dough and baking the pizza. Make sure to coat it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Roller Pin – This is optional, but it makes rolling out the dough easier.
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How to Make Easy No Rise Pizza Dough
Preparation
To start, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit until it bubbles. This will activate the yeast and make your dough rise.
Step 1 – Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Once they are mixed, add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until the dough is soft and well incorporated.
Step 2 – Roll Out the Dough
Next, roll the dough out. You can do this by hand or use a rolling pin. Roll it out onto a dark baking pan that has a layer of olive oil on it. This will prevent the dough from sticking. Once the dough is on the pan, use a fork to poke holes in it.
Step 3 – Pre-Bake the Crust
Now, pre-bake the pizza crust. Place it in a preheated oven at 450˚F and bake for 5-6 minutes.
Step 4 – Add the Sauce and Cheese
After pre-baking, remove the crust from the oven and lift it from the pan to make sure it’s not sticking. Then, add your pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. You can also add your favorite pizza toppings at this point.
Step 5 – Bake the Pizza
Once your toppings are on, return the pizza to the oven. Bake it for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the bottom crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 6 – Cool, Slice, and Enjoy
After baking, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once it’s cooled, slice it up and enjoy your delicious, homemade pizza.
Expert Tip
To guarantee a crispy crust, make sure to pre-bake the dough for 5-6 minutes before adding your toppings in a dark pan. A light colored pan will not yield the same results.
If using a pizza stone, preheat the pizza stone in the oven. Roll out the dough and carefully place onto the hot pizza stone. Add toppings and bake for 12-14 minutes. You do not need to prebake the pizza dough when using a preheated pizza stone.
Recipe Variations
- Different Flour: Try using whole wheat flour or bread flour for a different texture and flavor in your pizza dough.
- Garlic Herb Crust: Add a teaspoon of garlic powder and a teaspoon of dried Italian herbs to the dough for a flavorful garlic herb crust.
- Thin Crust: If you prefer a thin-crust pizza, divide the dough in half and roll it out into two thin crusts instead of one thick one.
What to Serve With
- For a classic pizza night, serve with a side of garlic bread and a fresh, crisp salad. The combination of the warm, cheesy pizza and the garlic bread is a true crowd-pleaser.
- If you’re hosting a casual get-together, pair this pizza with some homemade potato wedges and a selection of dipping sauces. It’s a fun, finger food-friendly option that’s great for sharing.
- If you’re looking for a cozy night in, serve this pizza with a bowl of tomato basil soup or creamy chicken soup. It’s the ultimate comfort food combo!
Make Ahead Instructions
You can pre-bake the pizza crusts for 5–6 minutes and then freeze it for later. When you’re ready to make your homemade pizza, simply thaw it, add your favorite toppings and bake it!
Recipe FAQs
No rise pizza dough is a quick and easy pizza dough that does not require the traditional time for the dough to rise. This recipe allows you to make a homemade pizza in a shorter amount of time.
Yes! You can double, triple and even quadruple the recipe. If making multiple batches, I typically use the dough hook on my mixer to make the process easier.
Yes. Preheat the pizza stone in the oven at 450˚ F. When preheated, remove the stone form the oven and top with your rolled-out dough. Top with toppings and bake for 12-14 minutes. You do not need to prebake your dough when using a pizza stone.
Two things. Use a dark pan. Also pre-baking the crust 5-6 minutes before adding the toppings really gets the process going towards a crispy pizza.
Yes. Bake the dough in the pan for 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. You can freeze the dough partially cooked and then it’s ready to be thawed and toppings added. I like this method when I’m making more than 4 pizzas so I can cut down on the time since I can only bake two pizzas at a time in my oven.
Storing and Reheating
- Storing: Leftover pizza dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just place it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Freezing: If you want to make your dough ahead of time, it can be frozen for up to 3 months after being pre-baked for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Thaw: When you’re ready to use your partially baked frozen pizza crusts, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Serving Size
- What to Expect: This easy no-rise pizza dough recipe yields enough for one 12-inch pizza crust or one 9×13-inch pizza crust, perfect for serving 3 people.
- How to Scale: If you’re planning to serve more than 3 people, you can easily double the recipe. Just make sure your food processor or stand mixer is large enough to accommodate the increased quantity of ingredients. Follow the rest of the instructions as directed.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup warm water 100˚ – 110˚ F
- 2 1/4 teaspoon active yeast
- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast and stir to let bubble.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to dry ingredients. Stir until well incorporated and the dough is soft.
- Roll out by hand or by rolling pin onto dark baking pan that has a layer of olive oil on it to prevent sticking. Poke holes into the dough with fork. Bake in a preheated 450˚F oven for 5-6 minutes. (See notes for pizza stone directions.)
- Remove from oven and lift crust from pan to make sure it’s not sticking. Add sauce, mozarella cheese and your favorite toppings. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the bottom crust is golden and the toppings are bubbling.
- Let cool, slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in 2019. It has been updated with more detailed instructions. The recipe remains the same.
I really appreciate this quick, simple, and easy pizza dough recipe! It helped me a lot because my daughter wanted to help me make a pizza at home. Thank you again so much for sharing this awesome recipe! 😁😁😁
So glad you enjoy it! It’s our go-to Friday night dinner. 🙂
Just a little too much oil.
Hi! Make sure to add the oil at the same time as the water. This is our favorite – but feel free to adjust as your family needs.
Trying it tonight hope its good =D
I have been wanting a great pizza crust recipe! Thanks for the fabulous video. I am anxious to try it. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks! It’s our go-to every single Friday night! I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for this recipe….sounds so delicious. I was just wondering if you could tell me the name of the pizza sauce you use. Thanks! 🙂
I typically use Dei Fratelli pizza sauce. It’s our favorite.