How do you make pizza dough without yeast?

You can't make traditional pizza dough without yeast! Yeast is the key ingredient that allows the dough to rise and become light and airy.

However, there are some alternatives to traditional yeast-based pizza dough:

1. Baking Soda and Acid:

* Ingredients: Flour, baking soda, an acid (like buttermilk, yogurt, or lemon juice), salt, olive oil

* Method: Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine the acid with olive oil. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. This method uses a chemical reaction to create air pockets, resulting in a flatter pizza crust.

2. Self-Rising Flour:

* Ingredients: Self-rising flour, salt, olive oil, water

* Method: Combine self-rising flour, salt, and olive oil. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Self-rising flour contains baking powder, which acts as a leavening agent. This method is similar to using baking soda and acid, but it simplifies the process.

3. Flatbread:

* Ingredients: Flour, water, salt, olive oil

* Method: Combine flour, salt, and olive oil. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough briefly and flatten it into a thin circle. This method creates a flat, crispy crust without any rising.

Important considerations:

* Texture: Yeast-free pizza dough will be denser and less airy than traditional pizza dough.

* Taste: The flavor will be different, often lacking the characteristic yeast-like flavor of traditional pizza.

* Cooking time: Since the dough won't rise, it will cook faster.

Ultimately, the best method for you depends on your preferences and what you are looking for in your pizza.

Let me know if you have any more questions about yeast-free pizza dough or other pizza recipes! 🍕