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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    Flatbread Pizza Dough Recipe - NO YEAST

    Published: Mar 21, 2020 » Modified: Oct 25, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 130 Comments

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    This flatbread pizza dough recipe requires only flour, salt, water, and olive oil - NO YEAST! And it takes less than 5 minutes to throw together! Top it with your favorite sauce, sprinkle with cheese, add veggies, and dinner is done!

    Overhead shot of a small hand reaching for a slice of Margherita flatbread garnished with fresh basil
    20 Minute Margherita Flatbread
    Table of Contents show
    You Will Love This
    Ingredients and Substitutions
    Instructions
    Flatbread vs. Pizza
    Freezing
    Tips
    FAQ
    Flatbread Pizza Toppings
    Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipes
    Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    You Will Love This

    • It takes 5 minutes to make. What more could you want? I love a nice homemade flatbread or pizza dough with yeast, but all that rising means that you need to plan at least a couple hours in advance. I'm not always that on top of things! You can have your own homemade flatbread prepped, topped, and in the oven in less than 10 minutes. Last-minute dinner for the win! Be sure to try my Easy Margherita Flatbread, BLT Flatbread, Blueberry Goat Cheese Flatbread, and Mediterranean Flatbread.
    • You can make it as thick or thin as you want. If you're feeding a big family, roll the dough crispy cracker-thin. If you're more into a doughy flatbread leave it a little thicker for a more pillowy, chewy texture!
    • Your kids can help make dinner! You might be surprised how much your kids are willing to help out with dinner if you give them the opportunity. Let them help you measure the flour and pour the water. Once the dough ball comes together, let them help you knead it and get their hands messy. Chances are good once they see all the hard work (their hard work) that went into making dinner, they'll be more likely to eat it.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • All-Purpose Flour - All-purpose flour makes a good pizza thin or thick flatbread pizza crust, and it’s what most of us have on-hand. If you prefer thin crust, though, using bread flour instead can add some depth of flavor and crisp texture to the crust.
    • Table Salt - Kosher salt, or another large-grain salt, can work if that’s all you have, but a smaller grain mixes in better to create a more even gluten structure in your dough.
    • Warm Water - Yes, the water needs to be warm. Cold water can leave you with sticky flatbread pizza dough.
    • Olive Oil - Pizza dough needs oil to help it stretch. Most recipes call for olive oil because it adds a rich flavor, but veggie oil will work too if it’s all you have.
    • Cornmeal - If you don’t have cornmeal, you can use flour to keep your pizza dough from sticking. You might have a little flour dust on the bottom of your flatbread pizza when you’re done, but it’s better than nothing if you don’t have cornmeal.

    Instructions

    Add flour and salt to a food processor and pulse until well mixed. You can also just use a large bowl and fork to combine all the ingredients!

    Overhead shot of a food processor with flour and salt in it

    Then add water and oil.

    Overhead shot of a food processor with flour salt and oil in it

    Pulse until a dough ball forms (about 1 minute or so). Scrape down sides with a spatula as needed.

    Overhead shot of a food processor with flatbread pizza dough in it

    Transfer dough ball to a lightly floured surface.

    Fresh flatbread dough on a white marble counter top

    Knead the dough for about 1 minute or until the surface of the dough is smooth. 

    Fresh flatbread dough on a white marble counter top

    Divide dough into 2 equal balls. Use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball out into a long oval of your desired thickness. 

    Fresh flatbread dough being rolled out on a white marble counter top

    Dust 2 baking sheets with cornmeal and place a flatbread crust on each.

    Flatbread dough on a cornmeal dusted baking sheet

    Poke the surface of the flatbread all over with a fork. Bake flatbreads for 5-8 minutes or until the edges of the flatbread are turning golden brown and the flatbread is nearly cooked through. 

    Flatbread dough on a cornmeal dusted baking sheet

    Brush with olive oil.

    Olive oil being brushed on a flatbread dough on a cornmeal dusted baking sheet

    Add desired toppings (like tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese if you're making my 20 Minute Margherita Flatbread) and bake for another 5-10 minutes or so until cheese is melty and toppings are warmed through. Don't forget to add fresh herbs!

    Margherita flatbread pizza on a parchment lined baking sheet

    Flatbread vs. Pizza

    • The yeast. Pizza dough typically has yeast (and needs time to rise) while flatbread dough typically doesn't. HOWEVER, some pizza dough doesn't have yeast and some flatbread dough does. So...you'll learn pretty fast after a quick Google search that the lines are very blurred and there's a lot of gray area between flatbread and pizza dough. And that's okay! I use them interchangeably and you can too!
    • The shape. Regular pizza tends to be round (and sometimes even square) while flatbreads seem to be more oval. Who made up these rules? I have no idea. I like to let my pizza and flatbread dough form organically as I roll it out or form it with my hands - don't worry about following societal norms. Let your flatbread pizza take on its own shape!
    • The toppings. I read somewhere that flatbreads typically have little to no cheese...HUH?! Have you seen my flatbreads? Cause they are loaded with cheese. So again, who made these rules up? Cheese is life. Top your flatbread the way you want! Might I suggest a simple Caprese topping? Or perhaps a veggie-forward Mediterranean Flatbread? Better yet, how about a Mexican Street Corn Flatbread!
    Homemade Margherita flatbread pizza on a parchment lined baking sheet
    20 Minute Margherita Flatbread

    Freezing

    • You can freeze the dough OR the par-baked homemade flatbread pizza crust! Yes, you read that right. Frozen dough means you can be ready for dinner at a moment's notice!
      • After you knead your dough, wrap it up and pop it in the freezer. Next time you want flatbread, allow the dough to thaw on the counter (for about 1-2 hours) and then follow the instructions in the recipe card.
      • After you par-bake the dough you can also wrap it up and pop it in your freezer so you've got ready-made flatbread for every occasion! When you're ready to eat, top your frozen flatbread and bake it according to the directions in the recipe card. You may need to add a couple additional minutes of bake time to get the crust cooked completely but with it being so thin this shouldn't take too long at all!
    Simple Street Corn Flatbread

    Tips

    • Use table salt. I've tried this with Kosher salt and other larger cuts of salt and they just don't mix in as well. I rarely use anything but Kosher salt in my recipes, but this flatbread is much better with the smaller grains of salt. However, Kosher salt will work if it's all you've got!
    • Par-baking the flatbread is a must if you're looking for a crispy crust. I am still surprised when people say they don't par-bake their crust! Par-baking allows the inside of the dough to cook without the outside getting dark golden brown. This means that when you top it, it's not going to get soggy. And when you bake it, it's going to get perfectly crisp!
    • Give it a quick brush with olive oil after par-baking to get the crust just a little bit crispier and darker golden brown!
    • Don't go too crazy with the toppings. As the famous saying goes, less really is more in the case of flatbread toppings. This is an unleavened, thin flatbread crust so it's not going to hold up to three cups of fresh mozzarella or a mountain of meat. Try adding more flavorful toppings so you need less. *See my favorite flatbread toppings below.
    BBQ chicken flatbread on a baking sheet topped with green onions
    Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread

    FAQ

    How do you make flatbread pizza?

    Using my 5-minute flatbread dough recipe, simply roll out the dough, par-bake the crust, then add toppings and bake for another 10 minutes! This flatbread pizza dough recipe could not be easier for a simple weeknight dinner!

    Is flatbread dough the same as pizza dough?

    Flatbread dough and homemade pizza dough are not the same. Flatbread dough does not use yeast and does not require extra time to rise. Normal pizza dough uses yeast and creates a thicker, more chewy dough.

    Why is my flatbread dough so sticky?

    There are three reasons that flatbread dough might be extra sticky: too much water in the dough, insufficiently mixed dough, or cold water (rather than warm water). You might be able to save it by adding more flour and kneading it a bit.

    Sliced homemade Mediterranean veggie flatbread with a small hand reaching for a slice
    Easy Mediterranean Veggie Flatbread

    Flatbread Pizza Toppings

    You can keep the toppings simple with this easy pizza recipe or try some of my favorite variations below!

    • Margherita Flatbread Pizza - (pictured above) fresh mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto with drizzle of olive oil - pretty standard and also pretty great
    • Mexican Street Corn Flatbread - sweet corn, tangy lime cream sauce, and crumbled cotija cheese - just like elote corn but piled high on a crispy crust
    • Simple Mediterranean Flatbread - spinach pesto (or tomato sauce), artichoke hearts, feta cheese, ripe tomatoes, and black olives - your favorite Greek flavors on a crispy, crunchy crust
    • Salami, green olives, and fresh cracked black pepper - sounds weird but it's not - it's delish
    • Olive Tapenade, sliced garlic, burrata, and arugula - salty olives and creamy mozzarella come together for a match made in heaven
    • Pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, and oregano - keep it classic and simple if you prefer!
    • Sausage, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella, bell peppers and red onions - this is one of our family's personal favorite combinations!

    Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipes

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    • Perfect Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
    • Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole
    • Easy Three Cheese Caprese Pizza
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 41 reviews

    This flatbread pizza dough takes less than 5 minutes to make and comes together right in the food processor with only flour, salt, water, and olive oil!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 2 large flatbread crusts (about 8-10 servings) 1x
    • Category: Main Dish/Appetizer
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American/Italian
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon table salt
    • 1 cup warm water
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • cornmeal for dusting
    • desired toppings

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
    2. Add flour and salt to a food processor and pulse until well mixed.
    3. Add water and oil.
    4. Pulse until a dough ball forms (about 1 minute or so). Scrape down sides as needed. 
    5. Transfer dough ball to a lightly floured surface and knead dough for 1 minute or until the surface of the dough is smooth.
    6. Divide dough into 2 equal balls.
    7. Use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball out into a long oval to your desired thickness. Thinner is better in this case.
    8. Dust 2 baking sheets with cornmeal and place a flatbread crust on each.
    9. Poke the surface of the flatbread all over with a fork.
    10. Bake flatbreads for 5-8 minutes or until the edges of the flatbread are turning golden brown and the flatbread is nearly cooked through.
    11. Brush with olive oil and top with desired toppings and bake for another 5-10 minutes or so. Try my Easy Caprese Flatbread!
    12. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Use table salt. I've tried this with Kosher salt and other larger cuts of salt and they just don't mix in as well. I rarely use anything but Kosher salt in my recipes, but this flatbread is much better with the smaller grains of salt.

    Par-baking the flatbread is a must if you're looking for a crispy crust. I am still surprised when people say they don't par-bake their crust! Par-baking allows the inside of the dough to cook without the outside getting dark golden brown. This means that when you top it, it's not going to get soggy. And when you bake it, it's going to get perfectly crisp!

    Don't go too crazy with the toppings. As the famous saying goes, less really is more in the case of flatbread toppings. This is an unleavened, thin flatbread crust so it's not going to hold up to three cups of fresh mozzarella or a mountain of meat. Try adding more flavorful toppings so you need less.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 161
    • Sugar: 0.1 g
    • Sodium: 233.3 mg
    • Fat: 3.2 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 28.6 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 3.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: flatbread dough, flatbread pizza recipe, flatbread dough recipe, flatbread ideas

    This post was originally published in May 2019. It was updated in March 2020 to include process shots, step-by-step instructions, and tips for making the best flatbread dough every single time!

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    Comments

    1. Gina

      March 27, 2023 at 7:37 pm

      This was so easy, crispy, and l held up well to toppings! I added in a couple cloves of garlic and some herbs and it was fabulous! Will definitely make this again! Thank you for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Homa

      January 22, 2023 at 7:01 am

      This was quick and easy and worked perfectly! I halved the recipe based on another comment and it was perfect for just 2 people. I’m saving the recipe knowing I’ll be using it a lot! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Laura

      September 28, 2022 at 10:12 am

      This was easy and tasty as is. I made it a second time and replaced 1 cup white flour with 1 cup whole wheat flour + 1 tsp vital wheat gluten. The dough was still super soft with some whole wheat flour and baked up nicely. I love this recipe because it makes pizza night so easy! Prepackaged flatbread is really expensive when compared to making it at home.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        September 28, 2022 at 7:14 pm

        I could not agree more! Homemade is much cheaper and it takes just minutes. Thank you for sharing that this worked well with whole wheat flour as I hadn't tried that yet. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, Laura 🙂

        Reply
      • Cierra Hennessy

        November 04, 2022 at 7:24 pm

        I made this exactly as written, and it was awesome! I can’t believe how fast and easy it was. I rolled it out as thin as I could and it puffed up nicely on the first bake, then crisped up on the second. Will make again for sure.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    4. fran woodrooffe

      September 06, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      I want to know if I can make the pizza dough the day before and roll it out the day of the party??? I did make it and served immediately just delicious but will be tight for time tomorrow//

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        September 07, 2022 at 8:44 am

        Yes! You can definitely make this a day ahead of time. I'd recommend letting the dough sit out on the counter for about an hour before rolling it out so that it's easier to work with.

        Reply
    5. Cindy

      June 11, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Just wondering how after par baking the flatbread how should I freeze it and how long will it freeze? Also, how do I use after it’s frozen, bake with toppings frozen or let thaw first before putting on the toppings?

      Reply
      • Kylie

        June 11, 2022 at 10:03 pm

        If you'd like to freeze the par-baked flatbread, I'd recommend letting it cool completely, then wrapping it in saran wrap, then placing it inside a large freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ideally, I'd recommend thawing in the fridge overnight. But if that's not possible, you can thaw the par-baked flatbread crusts on the counter - let them sit out for about an hour or so, then top and bake. I wouldn't recommend baking them from frozen. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
      • Linda

        September 09, 2022 at 3:24 am

        Can I make this without using the cornmeal? I am sensitive to corn

        Reply
        • Kylie

          September 09, 2022 at 11:20 am

          Sure! Just try using flour in place of the sprinkle of corn meal. Great question, Linda!

        • Laura

          September 28, 2022 at 10:02 am

          I didn’t use flour or cornmeal to bake but just rolled it out onto parchment paper and transferred the parchment paper and dough to baking sheet and baked. Nothing stuck. I eventually slid the topped pizza directly onto baking rack because I wanted a crispy bottom.

        • Kylie

          September 28, 2022 at 7:14 pm

          I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

    6. Jen Smith

      April 28, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      I made this recipe tonight after searching for a pizza dough recipe without yeast (I didn’t have any on hand). Wow! This was so easy and so, so delish! My two teenagers, husband and I all loved it. We will absolutely be making this again very soon! Thanks!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        April 29, 2022 at 8:57 am

        I am so glad to hear that, Jen! Thank you for leaving a review!

        Reply
    7. CynB

      October 13, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      My husband and I have tick-borne Alpha Gal Syndrome, which means we can't eat anything from a mammal and no by-products, either. Besides the syndrome, we were really bummed as we couldn't have pizza anymore and we love flatbread pizza.

      We just found really great plant-based cheeses and wanted to try them out with a pizza, but I lost my recipe. I searched and searched and I found yours, which was just like mine!

      Our caramelized red onion and wilted arugula/spinach pizza with plant-based mozzarella and parmesan cheese was so good. Thank you for sharing the flatbread recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Wendu

      June 28, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      I never make anything bread-adjacent, but this recipe was so fast and easy, and turned out great. I had some leftover BBQ sauce and pulled pork I wanted to use up, and this was perfect for that - added some red onion and a cheese blend, and it was delicious. Next time I think I'll bake it a little longer than I did to make it crispier, but I was very happy for a first attempt. 🙂 I'm super stoked to have this in my pocket - the possibilities for toppings are endless.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Florence Julias

      June 01, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      This was super easy to make and very tasty. I cut the recipe in half and it was large enough for two people.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Diane

      April 06, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Excellent! No food processor needed. Whisked flour and salt. Mixed the rest with wooden spoon and then kneaded. Thank you for such a simple and successful recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Yvonne

        April 07, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Hi, I really want to make this but I am not supposed to eat and white bread, white flour or sugar. What whole grain flour can I substitute for the white flour please? Many thanks Please reply to my email address.
        Yvonne
        '

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        • Gwen LeMay

          August 16, 2021 at 11:16 am

          Could I make this with gluten-free flour?
          I love your recipes and have so many printed out in my binder.
          This recipe is exactly what I have been looking for.
          Would you mind emailing me with your answer?
          I sure don't want to miss it.
          Thanks
          Gwen

        • Kylie

          August 16, 2021 at 11:36 am

          Hey Gwen! I haven't used gluten free flour before so I can't say for sure whether it would work. But if you've had success using it as a substitute for regular flour in other recipes, I would definitely give it a shot!! I will send you a quick email as well 🙂 Thanks!

        • Karin

          July 09, 2022 at 7:03 pm

          I have only use gluten free flours mixes since the get go I’m a celiac. And I love this recipe and my husband does too.

      • Jaye

        May 25, 2021 at 6:50 pm

        I have had a love/hate relationship with pizza crust because I could never seem to consistently get the results I wanted and honestly it really stressed me out, but this is literally fool proof (obviously!) and my whole family went crazy for it! Topped with broccoli, peppers, bacon and cheddar cheese and it was the greatest thing EVER!! THANKYOU SO MUCH!! My family loves you for this recipe!!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
      • Erin

        June 12, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        Thank you for that comment. I do not have one either and was wondering!

        Reply
    11. Tom

      March 21, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      So simple, so fast, so crispy and so perfect! I've been wanting a recipe like this for years. It has made our pizzas a complete joy to make and eat. Thank you! Because of our diet, I don't add any salt and it still turns out bellissimo.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Sandra

      March 02, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! I’m saving it and will make it again and again! It’s perfect - makes the the lightest crispiest quick pizza. And can make w/ pantry staples!

      I made w/ 1 cup ap flour and 2 cups bread flour. All I had.

      Didn’t have food processor. Used my hands.

      Cooked in oven at 500 and used pizza stone. So crispy. Definitely don't skip the olive oil step. Yum!

      Didn’t have corn meal. Used flour.
      Dusted counter w/ flour. Rolled dough out. Dusted pizza peel (wood thing with handle) and it slid right off onto pizza stone.

      Poked w/ fork but got a few bubbles which burst when you cut it. If you don’t want bubbles just poke more holes. I was kind of bummed when the 2nd pizza didn’t have any bubbles 🙂

      We topped w/ caramelized onions and mushrooms w/ cheese. Can’t wait to make it again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kylie

        March 03, 2021 at 7:02 am

        YUM YUM YUM, Sandra! My mouth is wateringggg reading your review 🙂 I am really glad to hear that this recipe worked with bread flour in it! We don't typically have that on hand, so I hadn't tested it - thank you for sharing! I appreciate you taking the time to leave this detailed review - it's so helpful for other readers!

        Reply
    13. Arthi

      December 03, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Looks great! Do you think I can half the recipe if looking to feed a smaller crowd?

      Reply
      • Kylie Lato

        December 03, 2020 at 9:58 am

        Of course!! Or I like to make a whole batch and then freeze half for later!

        Reply
        • Arthi

          December 03, 2020 at 12:47 pm

          Thank you!!!

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