“No Time? No Problem! The Easiest No-Rise Pizza Dough Ever”
No Time? No Problem! The Easiest No-Rise Pizza Dough Ever
Let’s be honest: sometimes the craving for homemade pizza hits hard—but the idea of letting dough rise for hours? Yeah, no thanks.
Enter: the no-rise pizza dough. Your weeknight dinner superhero. The kitchen equivalent of hitting “skip intro” on your favorite show. Quick, reliable, and totally delicious.
Why No-Rise Dough Is a Game Changer
We’ve all been there—scrolling through recipes at 6 p.m. and realizing you should’ve started the dough at noon. But life happens. The beauty of no-rise pizza dough is that it skips the waiting without sacrificing flavor or texture. It’s not about being fancy—it’s about getting food on the table fast (and maybe even impressing yourself a little).
This dough is ready to roll (literally) as soon as you mix it. No timers, no warm spots on the counter, no crossing your fingers and hoping it doubles in size. Just mix, top, and bake. That’s it.
If you sent hubby out to get takeout pizza from the Pizza Shop, you would beat him to it. This recipe is no fuss.
Who’s It For?
- Busy parents trying to get dinner on the table before meltdown o’clock
- College students with more cravings than counter space
- New cooks who want a win (you got this!)
- Pizza lovers who don’t feel like planning ahead
What Makes It So Easy?
It uses pantry staples. A few smart techniques help achieve the chewy, slightly crisp, golden base you dream about.
And before you ask—yes, it holds up to all your favorite toppings. Pepperoni mountains? Check. Veggie overload? You bet. Pineapple? Okay, now we’re getting controversial.
Tips for Total Pizza Night Bliss
- Preheat your oven hot. Like, “did I just open the gates of Mount Doom?” hot.
- Don’t overload on sauce or toppings—it’s a quick dough, not a doughy flotation device.
- If you’ve got a cast iron skillet or pizza stone, now’s their time to shine.
- Make a double batch and freeze one. Your future self will love you.
Other Links and Recipes
You can watch how I make this recipe in this video: The FASTEST and EASIEST Pizza dough you will EVER make | No RISE dough
You might also like to check out this video showing five other ways to use this awesome recipe: One Dough, Five Recipes | Pizza Dough | Budget Cooking
Check out this recipe as well for some great dips to use plain pizza bread: 3 Delicious Homemade Dips You Can Make in Minutes!
“No Time? No Problem! The Easiest No-Rise Pizza Dough Ever”
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups warm water see the tip about this on the video
- 2 tbsp (40g) sugar
- 3 tsp (10g) dried yeast
- 6 cups (800g) plain flour
- 4 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine water, sugar, and yeast. It is important that the water is warm to the touch before adding the yeast.
- Once the yeast has activated (goes nice and bubbly), add in the remaining ingredients.
- Mix until just combined with either a mixer, bread dough cycle (this may take longer) or by hand.
- Once the dough has come together, it is ready to be used to make your favourite pizza!
- There is no need to knead this dough.
- Put aside while you prepare your toppings. Or get your toppings ready beforehand and use the dough straight away, it works either way.
- Pre-heat the oven on its highest setting. Pizza is best cooked on high heat.
- Roll out 6 bases of roughly equal sizes
- Preheat the oven to its highest setting on the fan-bake before you start preparing toppings.
- Add your favourite toppings
- They will take 7-10 minutes to cook, but stay close and keep an eye on them as they do cook fast.
- ENJOY
Notes
Bottom Line
This isn’t the dough for special occasions—it’s the dough for right now. When hunger strikes and patience is nowhere to be found, this no-rise pizza dough steps up.
Fast. Easy. Reliable. Delicious.
Because pizza waits for no one.
