Homemade pizza night always feels a little special, but sometimes there just is not time to wait around for dough to rise. This no rise pizza dough is one of those practical recipes that comes together quickly while still giving you that homemade flavor and chewy crust.
It has become one of our favorite options for busy nights, movie nights, or last-minute pizza cravings when planning ahead did not happen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dough keeps pizza night simple. There is no waiting for a long rise, no special ingredients, and it comes together quickly with pantry staples.
It works beautifully for homemade pizzas, can be customized with whatever toppings you have on hand, and is perfect for nights when you want something homemade without spending all day in the kitchen.
The crust bakes up crisp on the outside while staying tender inside, especially on a hot stone.
Ingredients Needed
- Water
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Flour
- Salt
- Olive oil
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Pizza stone or flat baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Fork
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit briefly while preparing remaining ingredients.
Step 2: Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 3: Knead until smooth, adding additional flour if needed until the dough is workable.
Step 4: Divide dough if making multiple pizzas and roll to desired thickness.
Step 5: Transfer to a preheated pizza stone or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 6: Use a fork to poke holes across the crust to prevent puffing.
Step 7: Pre-bake at 475–500°F (or as hot as your oven allows) for 4–5 minutes.
Step 8: Remove from oven, cool and freeze or add toppings, then return to bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
Tips & Tricks
Use the hottest oven setting possible for the best crust.
Preheating the pizza stone helps create a crisp bottom.
Do not skip poking holes in the dough or large air bubbles can form.
This dough works well for traditional pizzas, flatbreads, or personal pizzas.
Storage & Leftovers
Wrap unused dough tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Prepared dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Prepared pizza crust can be frozen on cake rounds (https://amzn.to/3PWglsv) and wrapped in saran wrap for 3 months
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
This is one of those recipes that makes homemade pizza feel easy enough for any night of the week. It is simple, forgiving, and has saved many last-minute pizza nights around here.
Watch me make this recipe here:
Easy No Rise Pizza Dough
Quick homemade pizza dough made without a long rise time. Perfect for easy pizza nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 medium crusts 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups warm water (not hot)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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4-4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit briefly while preparing remaining ingredients.
Step 2: Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 3: Knead until smooth, adding additional flour if needed until the dough is workable.
Step 4: Divide dough if making multiple pizzas and roll to desired thickness.
Step 5: Transfer to a preheated pizza stone or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 6: Use a fork to poke holes across the crust to prevent puffing.
Step 7: Pre-bake at 475–500°F (or as hot as your oven allows) for 4–5 minutes.
Step 8: Remove from oven, add toppings, then return to bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
