Name: Whole Wheat No-Yeast No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup non-dairy milk, unsweetened (or water); 2 tablespoons olive oil (or unsweetened applesauce)

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This 5 ingredient, Whole Wheat No-Yeast No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough is a quick and easy alternative to take-out pizzas that can be enjoyed any night of the week!

A slice of cheesy vegan pizza being being taken off a baking sheet

How is everyone? We’re doing pretty good. Some days drag by, but overall I’m learning to cherish these slow, intimate days with my family of three. I know we are living in a weird season of life right now– having to stay indoors and self-isolate–but I hope that the recipes I share during this time are helpful and bring delicious smells and joy to your homes! This whole wheat, no-yeast, no-rise pizza dough (phew, what a name!) is a recipe that I shared on the blog years ago and it has slowly become a reader-favorite. Especially now as I know many people are on a budget or strapped for time having to entertain kids, I hope this quick and easy pizza dough recipe will nourish not only your bodies, but your souls as well!

Ingredients for whole wheat vegan pizza dough

Because homemade pizza is usually so time consuming, most people just opt for take-out or delivery. And I don’t blame them! You get your pizza fix and don’t have to do all the prep or waiting. However, on the other hand, you’re also getting loads more processed ingredients than you would if you made it at home. Oh and grease. We all know about the grease!

In fact, I just googled the ingredients in Domino’s Deep Dish Pizza Crust and found this list:

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Folic Acid), Water, Malt, Sugar, Whey, Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Soybean Oil. Zzesty Blend: Butter Flavored Oil (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Artificial And Natural Butter Flavoring, Vitamin A Palmitate And BetaCarotene for Color), Imitation Parmesan Cheese (Water, Modified Food Starch, Casein And Or Caseinate, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Cellulose Powder, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Stabilizers [Mono And Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan], Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [As A Preservative]), Onion And Garlic, Spices, Salt, Lactic Acid, Butter Flavor, Tomato Powder, Bell Pepper. Dextrose, Citric Acid, Extractive Of Paprika And Lemon And Orange Oil With No Greater Than 2% Calcium Silicate And/Or Soybean Oil Added to Prevent Caking.

Whatever happened to good, ol’ pizza dough made with flour, yeast, water, salt and some spices?

That’s what we’re trying to get back to with this simple recipe. All you need to make this whole wheat, vegan pizza dough is the following:

Whole wheat flour
Baking powder
Salt
Non-dairy milk
Olive oil

That’s it! Plus, I’m sure most of you already have all these ingredients on hand in your pantry or fridge.

How to make pizza dough without yeast

While I’ll always love yeasty pizza dough, I often don’t care to spend a lot of time preparing it. That’s why I love this no-yeast pizza dough! It’s quick and easy and gives you your pizza fix in a fraction of the time. To make pizza dough without yeast, you can simply use baking powder. Baking powder is a leavening agent which will help your pizza dough rise in the oven. No yeast needed!

Substitutions for milk and oil in pizza dough

If you don’t have non-dairy milk on hand or are trying to cut back on oil, then you can substitute the non-dairy milk for water and the olive oil for applesauce. I’ve done both and the crust still turns out well. I think I’ve even used pumpkin purée instead of the oil and it was still delicious!

How to make no-yeast, no-rise pizza dough

Whole wheat pizza dough being made in a metal mixing bowl — Start by whisking together the dry ingredients including the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
Add in the non-dairy milk (or water) and olive oil (or applesauce) and stir until a dough forms.

Whole wheat vegan pizza dough being kneaded into a ball — Knead the dough until all the flour as been incorporated and the dough becomes smooth.
Form the dough into a ball and cover it with a dish towel to rest for about 10 minutes.

Whole wheat no-yeast no-rise vegan pizza being rolled into a circle on a silicone baking mat — Preheat your oven to 400F/205C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Roll the dough out into a 12 inch pizza, or whatever shape you desire.

A fork poking holes into whole wheat vegan pizza dough before baking — Poke holes all over the dough with a fork and then bake the dough plain for 8 minutes.

Marinara sauce being spread on whole wheat vegan no-yeast no-rise pizza dough with a spoon — After 8 minutes, remove the dough from the oven and add your toppings.

Vegan cheese being sprinkled on top of pizza dough and marinara sauce

a perfectly baked vegan cheese pizza straight out of the oven — Bake the pizza for another 15-22 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dough is baked to your liking.
Slice and enjoy!

Vegan pizza topping ideas

One thing I love about pizza is that you can create all kinds of unique, fun combinations with the toppings. We personally love classic cheese pizza with a marinara base and mozzarella cheese topping, but if you’re getting bored, try out some of the other toppings/combinations listed below!

Hummus, chickpeas and roasted veggies
Refried beans, corn and salsa
BBQ sauce and pulled jackfruit
Caesar dressing and salad (don’t cook the salad, but add it after the base has baked!)
Pesto with sautéed peppers and mushrooms
Buffalo sauce with “chickn” strips and ranch
Alfredo sauce with asparagus and mushrooms
Breakfast pizza with tofu scramble and tempeh bacon

How to reheat leftover pizza

If you have leftovers of this pizza–which I doubt you will–I recommend reheating any leftovers in the oven. A microwave works, but usually makes the dough soft and wet. Baking the pizza in the oven allows the crust to get a little crispy and browns the cheese beautifully! Simply place the leftover slices of pizza on a baking sheet and place them in a 350F degree oven for a few minutes until warmed through and the cheese is bubbly!

Other Easy Bread Recipes:

If you’re in need of some other simple bread recipes, be sure to check out the recipes listed below. They are all simple to make and will leave your house smelling amazing!