Recipe for a yeast-free vegan Pizza Dough from scratch made out of only 5 simple ingredients! No yeast = no wait time = spontaneous pizza! I’ve included my favorite topping ideas below!
I’ve been wanting to try a yeast-free vegan pizza dough for a long time now and I finally did it! It’s actually super easy and I love that you can skip the rise phase, which you need for traditional pizza doughs. Because no yeast = no rise. Yeah! Helloooo spontaneous pizza!
The Ingredients for Yeast-Free Vegan Pizza Dough
You’ll only need 5 basic ingredients for this simple pizza dough:
- all-purpose flour (or make it healthier by mixing spelt flour and all-purpose flour)
- baking powder
- salt
- olive oil
- water
Sounds easy, right? Well, it is! For super crispy edges, brush olive oil on the crust before baking. I like to use leftover oil from marinated artichokes for this one because it adds more flavoring.
How to make pizza crust without yeast
In the traditional pizza dough, fresh or dried yeast is used for bubbly crusts. But yeast takes at least one hour (even more if the room temperature is cooler) to rise properly and therefore a bit of planning is needed. If you want to skip that, you can choose to make a pizza crust without yeast. Instead of the yeast, we’re using baking powder to add a bit of fluffiness to the crust.
Step 1: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Add olive oil and water.
Step 3: Combine with a spoon.
Step 4: Knead until it’s a smooth dough. You might have to add a bit more water if it’s too crumbly or a bit more flour if it’s too sticky.
The Toppings
I’ve put sautéed mushrooms, vegan mozzarella, fresh herbs, arugula and a simple tomato sauce on my pizza, but you can use this basic yeast-free pizza dough recipe for any pizza you’d like!
If you want more pizza inspiration, check out all my other pizza recipes like
- Pumpkin Pizza with zucchini and caramelized onions,
- Antipasti Pizza,
- Whole Wheat Roasted Veggie & Tempeh Pizza,
- Breakfast Pizza,
- creamy Chanterelle Pizza
Just sub the pizza dough with this yeast-free pizza dough and you’re golden!
Also delicious: roasted zucchini slices, mushrooms, red onion, red bell pepper, vegan cheese and a simple tomato sauce
#veganpizzaparty
Show me your pizza creation using the yeast-free vegan pizza dough!
Post a photo of your vegan pizza on Instagram, use the hashtag #elephantasticvegan #veganpizzaparty and include the tag @elephantasticvegan to make sure I’ll see it. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I’ll be resharing my favorites from time to time!
The Alternative: Vegan Pizza Dough with Yeast
If you have more time at hand to make a regular basic vegan pizza dough with yeast, you’ll love this Basic Vegan Pizza Dough recipe.
Yeast-Free Vegan Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water
Instructions
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and water (little by little) and knead until a smooth dough forms. You might not need all the water or add a bit more. The dough should be non-sticky. If it turns out too sticky, add a bit more flour. You can either knead it by hand or let it knead in a kitchen machine.
Notes
Depending on the toppings on your pizza, bake it at 480°F/250°C for approximately 15-25 minutes. If you brush the crust with olive oil, it gets super crispy :)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
I love this pizza party idea, and no two better people to host it! You both are so creative with all your different crusts and creative pizza recipes :) I never knew yeast free pizza was possible, you are giving me some ideas for my own GF bread attempts since the yeast never seems to work out anyways…thank you!
Bianca
Aww, you’re so sweet! Kyra is amazing with her gluten-free pizza crusts :)
When I tried the gf pretzels a while ago, I used yeast like I always do and it didn’t have any effect on the gf dough :D So I’m guessing baking soda is a much better way to go. :) I also tried to do a soda bread, but the baking soda taste was just too much for me :)
Marko
Hi, hope you get this. I would like to know; why is the sodium so high?
And can it be reduced?
Thank you.
Bianca
Hi Marko, I’ve updated the recipe and halved the salt amount, so it’s only half a teaspoon of salt! ;)
Marko
Thank you. I’m trying to cut on sodium. It is very nice of you to share. I am going to try this. Thank you again.
Bianca
You’re very welcome – I hope you like it! :)
Rebecca Strength and Sunshine
Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!! You already know I’m in! Perfect timing though because May is PIZZA MONTH on the blog ;)
The greatest “pie” ever invented, that’s for sure ;)
Bianca
Hahaa, oh my, a whole month dedicated to pizza! I love it. Gotta eat more pizza for the #veganpizzaparty, of course.
Kyra | Vie De La Vegan
Yay for our #veganpizzaparty! I love this no-rise pizza dough Bianca – I love using baking powder for spontaneous pizza crusts too :D
Bianca
Double yay for the #veganpizzaparty. It’s so much fun to see what people come up with! :)
Kristy at Southern In Law
I have a couple of friends who can’t have yeast and I usually make a yeast free pizza base for them, however, one of my yeast-free friends has just found out she’s dairy intolerant as well so I’ll have to give this a try for her!
Bianca
Ohh, that’s a good timing then :) That’s so sweet that you’re making pizza for your friends! <3 Share the love/food, haha :D
rachel
Would it be ok to leave the oil out?
Bianca
Yeah, that should work just fine. :) I have often forgotten to add the oil and it didn’t make much of a difference. Just have a good look at the dough and add water until it’s a smooth, non-sticky dough.
Emily
Oh my, this turned out sooooo well. I made it with rice flower so it would be gluten free, sprinkled some spices on the spread out dough, baked it for 5 minutes first, put my toppings on and then baked for 20 minutes. Turned out nice and crispy around the edges and didn’t stick to the pan. I actually put leftover vegan chili and some spinach on it, turned out amazing! I’m a new vegan, so thanks for sharing this :)
Bianca
Ohh that sounds lovely Emily! Thank you so much for sharing your adaptions, now I have to try the pizza dough with rice flour as well :)
Alasat
I made this today and it was very bad actually, the dough was bland and hard even though it didn’t get burned:( I couldn’t even eat the crust because of how bland it was , really disappointed, but it seemed to work out for others so that good.
Bianca
I’m sorry to hear that, Alasat. Did you put the dough directly on the baking sheet or did you use a parchment paper in between? I always use parchment paper because it keeps the dough softer and prevents it from getting too hard. For more flavors on the crust, you can brush it with garlic oil or herb oil before and/or after baking :)
Robin Hicks
oh so amazing I’m making it everrrry day!
Bianca
ohhh thanks for the amazing feedback, Robin!! :)
PJ Duke
I just made this pizza crust with 1c almond flour, the rest GF flour mix, and the crust was crispy/crunchy, light and delicious!
Bianca
awesome! Thank you for the great feedback! I’m sure it helps my gluten-free readers :)
Jac
Made this tonight and it was excellent! I didn’t have tomato purée and don’t like the amount of sugar in the canned stuff, so I blitzed up cooked carrot and tomatoes and made my own variant. A few more vege toppings and I was away! Divine, divine…. and I ate the whole thing by myself! Thanks!
A
Hi what temperature does the oven need to be on. Also what would you recommend to put in the dough to give it more flavour
Bianca
I usually bake it at 490°F/250°C, which is the maximum temperature. You could add all kinds of spices and herbs into the dough, such as garlic powder or brush the crust with garlic oil or fill the crust with vegan cheese. Have fun experimenting! :)
Shirley Johnson
Full oven heat? What is that? My oven goes to 600! I feel like I would be putting out a fire.
Bianca
Hi Shirley, the ideal temperature in a pizza oven is 500 to 600 degrees, so just keep an eye on the pizza and you’ll be fine. My oven only goes up to 480°F so I always crank up the heat to the max :)
Ashley
This recipe was super simple and easy and makes the perfect thin crust that isn’t too flimsy!
Bianca
Glad you liked it, Ashley! Thank you for the review :)
Tracy
This was so easy! Thanks for the great recipe! I followed the recipe as written, using Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten-Free flour blend. I added 1/2 teaspoon of each dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
Next time I will double the recipe so I can make a big ol’ pizza with thicker crust. We loved it!
Bianca
Thank you for the fabulous feedback, Tracy! I’m happy to hear that the recipe works with a gluten-free flour blend as well! :)
Mariah
Just wondering if this dough would freeze well? To make single batches and freeze them, thaw out the morning of?
Bianca
Definitely, freezing works well! Although it’s so quick to throw together, thawing will take longer :D
Kellie
I made two different doughs tonight and yours was the clear winner! My 3 yo ate 3 pieces that’s how good it is. And my 11 yo wanted to know when I was making it again! With a recipe this simple and delicious, I’d say anytime! :)
Bianca
Oh, I am so happy to hear that, Kellie! Thank you so much for the amazing review!
Laura
Great!!! Thanks for sharing :) next time I’m definitely going to experiment with adding herbs into the dough :-)
Bianca
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, Laura! Dried basil and oregano are really good in the dough :)
Rachel
This is without a doubt the best vegan, yeast free dough I have ever made. We have made it with many similar ingredients, but also used a homemade Korean bbq sauce with spinach, soyrizo, artichoke hearts and vegan cheese. I’m trying gluten free next. Thank you for sharing.
Bianca
I’m so glad to hear that, Rachel! The BBQ sauce on pizza sounds delicious!
Stacy
Could you specify the serving size for the pizzas?
Bianca
I always make two pizza bases with the dough. The nutrition facts are for 1 pizza (so half the recipe). You can make larger ones and thinner or smaller ones with a thicker crust.
Maria
Absolutely love this pizza recipe. It’s the only one I use. I make it every Friday night, my husband and kids love it. 👨👩👧👦 I’ve also done it for other members of the family and they can’t believe how amazing and authentic the pizzas turn out 🍕
I’ve been using a shop bought pizza sauce but would love to make my own.
Bianca
Yeayyy, so glad you all enjoy it, Maria! :)
Maya
Great blog. I’ve linked this to our paragraph about pizzas. I think everyone should read it.
Kate
Oh my heavens. I cannot believe I found this site and this recipe. You have made my day. I too lived in Italy with so many fond memories. I was a child when my father took a job with Pirelli. Then there were the Detroit days and a lot of waiting in line at Buddy’s for the best pizza ever. You have sparked a lot of interest for me. Thank you.
Bianca
Oh wow, hope you enjoy the recipe! :)
Jenny
I love colorful recipes indeed, and this pizza is absolutely flavorful!
Love this so good, our family really enjoyed it… saved it to one of my pins for pizza night! thanks! 🍕
Bianca
So glad you all enjoyed it! :)
Cyn
I am SO happy I found this recipe — due to Crohn’s I stay away from yeast…so excited to try this pizza crust recipe and thank you!!