Pizza Recipe (Easy Homemade No-Yeast Pizza)

Pizza is one of the world’s most loved dishes, originating from Italy. It is known for its crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and a variety of toppings. Homemade pizza gives you the freedom to customize flavors to your liking, making it healthier and tastier than store-bought versions.

Ingredients

For Dough (No Yeast)

• All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 cups
• Baking powder – 1½ tsp
• Baking soda – ½ tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Curd (thick yogurt) – ½ cup
• Milk – ¼ cup (adjust as needed)
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp

For Pizza Sauce

• Tomatoes – 3 (blanched & pureed)
• Garlic – 3 cloves (finely chopped)
• Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Oregano – ½ tsp
• Basil – ½ tsp
• Red chilli flakes – ½ tsp
• Salt – as needed

Toppings

• Mozzarella cheese – 1 to 1½ cups (grated)
• Onion – ½ cup (sliced)
• Capsicum – ½ cup (sliced)
• Sweet corn – ¼ cup
• Tomato – ½ cup (sliced)
• Olives / mushrooms / jalapeños – optional

Preparation Steps

1. Making the Dough (No Yeast)

1. In a mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add curd, olive oil, and mix gently.
3. Slowly add milk and knead into a soft dough.
4. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

2. Preparing Pizza Sauce

1. Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and onion.
2. Add tomato puree, oregano, basil, chilli flakes, and salt.
3. Cook until thickened. Set aside.

3. Assembling Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Roll out the dough into a pizza base (thick or thin as you like).
3. Place on a greased tray.
4. Spread pizza sauce, sprinkle cheese, and arrange toppings.
5. Add another layer of cheese on top.

4. Baking

• Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts.

(If you don’t have an oven: cook on a thick tawa/pan. Cover with lid and cook on low flame for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.)

Tips

• Do not over-knead the dough; keep it soft.
• Resting time is short (20 minutes), unlike yeast dough.
• Add semolina (rava) while rolling for extra crispiness.
• For instant pizza, use readymade tortillas or roti as the base.

Variations

• Whole Wheat Pizza – Replace maida with atta.
• Cheese Garlic Pizza – Add garlic butter on crust before baking.
• Paneer Pizza – Top with marinated paneer cubes and veggies.
• Tawa Pizza – Cook entirely on stovetop, no oven needed.

Health Benefits

• No-yeast dough is lighter and easier to digest.
• Using curd improves gut health.
• Homemade pizza avoids preservatives and excess oil.
• Veggie toppings make it nutrient-rich and balanced.