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!
We love anything having to do with pizza in our house. I grew up eating this Easy Vegan Pizza Bread and now my family is in love with it too. We love pizza paninis (vegan of course!) and even pizza in soup form is also delicious. But nothing can really beat a classic slice of pizza. And today I'm going to show you how to enjoy pizza any night of the week with this Whole Wheat No-Yeast No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe!
- This recipe requires only 5 pantry-staple ingredients.
- There is no yeast involved in this dough.
- If you're new to making pizza dough, this is the recipe for you as there is no kneading involved.
- We would choose homemade pizza over store-bought any day! However, not everyone has time to make homemade pizza dough from scratch. That's why I love this whole wheat no-yeast no-rise pizza dough! It comes together in no time.
- Made with whole wheat flour and requiring minimal hands-on-time, this pizza dough recipe makes healthy pizza on a weeknight possible!
- It's easy to jazz up this simple base with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour - I love Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat flour, but any whole wheat flour should work.
- Non-dairy milk - Oat, almond, soy and cashew would all be great options.
- Olive oil - Just choose your favorite brand!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions
- Non-dairy milk: Instead of the non-dairy milk, you can actually just use water. Most dough recipes only use water, so this works find.
- Olive Oil: For a lighter version of this pizza crust, I've replaced the oil for applesauce and even pumpkin puree.
Vegan Pizza Topping Variations
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
- Vegan 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 Make Whole Wheat No-Yeast, No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough
Step 1: 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). Stir until a dough forms.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 400°F / 205°C 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. Poke holes all over the dough with a fork and then bake the dough plain for 8 minutes.
Step 4: After 8 minutes, remove the dough from the oven and add your toppings.
Step 5: Bake the pizza for another 15-22 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dough is baked to your liking.
Step 6: Slice and Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- I love to roll out my pizza dough on a silicone baking mat. The baking mat makes it easier to roll out the dough and then I can just transfer the whole baking mat to a baking dish.
- To get a crispier crust, place your baking sheet toward the bottom of the oven towards the end of baking after the cheese is already melted.
Recipe FAQs
If you have leftovers pizza, I recommend reheating any leftovers in the oven.
A microwave works, but it 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. Simply place the leftover pizza on a baking sheet and place it in a 350F degree oven for a few minutes until warmed through and the cheese is bubbly!
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! Although I'm not sure you can beat the texture and flavor of yeasted pizza dough.
Most pizza dough is vegan as basic dough usually requires only flour, salt, yeast and water. However, some doughs call for butter, milk and/or eggs so be sure to read the ingredients label or ask your server.
Leftover pizza stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Simply place it in an airtight container or zip-lock bag in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Unique Vegan Pizza Recipes!
📖 Recipe
Whole Wheat No-Yeast No-Rise Vegan Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup non-dairy milk unsweetened (or water)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients then stir in the milk (or water) and oil (or applesauce) until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry add 1-2 teaspoons of water at a time until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough with your hands about 10 times and then form it into a ball. Cover the dough with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- On a sheet of parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat, roll the dough out into a 12 inch circle or divide the dough in half for two smaller pizzas.
- Poke the dough with a fork and then bake it plain for 8 minutes. Remove the dough from the oven and cover with desired toppings. Return the pizza to the oven and bake 15-22 more minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the dough is cooked to your desired consistency. The amount of baking time will also depend on how thinly you rolled out your pizza dough.
- Slice and enjoy!
Verona says
Made this last night, first time i've made pizza., and i'll make it again! I overloaded the toppings (my bad ) which meant it was less crispy, but we live and learn. Very tasty base, couldn't find my rolling pin so pressed it out by hand. Very forgiving dough. Thank you.
Faith VanderMolen says
It's definitely a quick and easy recipe. The more toppings the better in my opinion!
Faith says
Hi Faith I’m Faith👋🏽😇I’m on my second batch of dough now so glad I found this recipe.
I’m making two (4small pizzas total) bc the first time the bread was very thick I didn’t do so well at thinning it. I ran into a bit of tackiness when I got to the spreading part after letting it sit for 10 min.. but I shared this recipe with 3 friends already 👍🏽 I will be frequenting this site more now that I came across it!
Faith VanderMolen says
Hey Faith! It's so fun to meet another person named Faith...it doesn't happen often! I'm glad you're enjoying this recipe and sharing it with others! Sorry the dough seemed tacky...maybe it's the kind of milk you used? Either way, it sounds like it still worked well enough to make it again. Thanks for the comment!
Frank says
This recipe looks like a winner!
When baked your way, what texture does the baked crust have please? Edges crispy, all crispy, all chewy?
Faith VanderMolen says
Thanks Frank! Since it's such a simple and quick pizza dough the texture is more like a flatbread. You can bake it longer to make it crispier on the bottom, but it's a softer, yet sturdy dough. Hope that helps!
Yaz says
Hi! Does this freeze and thaw well?
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi! I'm actually not sure, as I've never frozen it before. I would think so. If you try it out, please let us know how it goes!
Sophia says
I love this recipe!! As a college student it’s so helpful when I am in a pinch for time, not to mention there’s no crazy ingredients. Thank you Faith!!!(-:
Faith VanderMolen says
Yes! Such a great recipe for college life! So glad you're enjoying it Sophia! Thanks for sharing:)
John A Sutherland says
Great recipe
Sardey Stallings says
What cheese did you put on the pizza? It looks really good, and like the real thing.
Faith VanderMolen says
I use Violife mozzarella block! All of Violife's cheeses are amazing:)
Mousumi Biswas says
Hi! I had been looking for a no yeast pizza for a long time . Thank you ? . I want to make the pizza tomorrow for breakfast . Can I make the dough in advance today in the evening and refrigerate it ?
Thank you in advance
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi! I'm glad you found this easy recipe! I've never made it in advance, so I'm not sure how it would turn out. If you do give it a try, I would definitely leave enough time for the dough to come back to room temperature. However, it may take as much time to warm the dough as it would to make the dough fresh! If you try it out and it works, let us know!
Aqdas Fatima says
I have tried it's come out very bad noot cook or very hard base I don't like it
Faith VanderMolen says
Sorry this recipe didn't work out for you!
Light and salt says
Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and healthy and Fast recipe.
May God bless you to help more people. You helped me today. 😁💕💕
Faith VanderMolen says
You're so welcome!
Joshua Howard says
Hi! Thank you for this recipe! The photos are really amazing! Two days ago I made this dough and I really liked it!
Faith says
That’s great news Joshua! Thanks for sharing!
Linda says
Hello it's me again. 😀 I do have another question for this recipe and i really don't want to annoy you. But I'm living in another country and I don't know how much is 1⅓ flour to grams.:(
Faith says
Hello again! Don’t worry about all the questions and I can so relate to the cups-to-grams issue. I unfortunately don’t know how many grams 1 1/3 cups of flour is. It sounds like you have a kitchen scale but no cup measures? If that’s the case, you can always use a mug and teaspoons/Tablespoons. Just choose a smaller mug and use it to measure all the different ingredients so that the ratio is the same. You can always add more flour or water as needed!
Kim says
I believe its 171 grams.
Faith says
Thanks Kim!
Alice says
Hi. Maybe you know how many calories does this pizza dough have? 🙂
Faith says
Hi Alice! Unfortunately I don’t know how many calories are in the dough. It depends on which ingredients you use. You could try using a site like cronometer. I hope you give it a try either way!
Mia74 says
Hi! I have been craving pizza for so long and I thought about making it. And your recipe looks so good and delicious. And don't want to be any humble but can I ask how many calories does the dough have? I'm on weight loss and as I said I was really craving pizza 🙂
Faith says
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I actually don’t know how many calories are in the dough. You could probably use a site like cronometer to figure hat out though. I hope you can give it a try either way! Let me know how it goes!
Linda says
Hello. This recipe looks really delicious and I can't wait to try it. But I do have a question. Instead of whole wheat flour can I use white whole wheat flour?
Faith says
Hi Linda! Yes, that should work great!