No Yeast Pizza
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4.5
No Yeast Pizza
Description
No Yeast Pizza starts with a simple dough made from all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt mixed with water to form a soft, elastic dough. It is kneaded briefly then rested before being cooked in a well-oiled cast iron skillet preheated on the stove. The skillet cooks the dough from below, producing a firm but tender base.
The toppings include Italian herb-spiced sausage browned with red pepper flakes, red onion, green olives, and jarred marinated tomatoes. These provide a combination of savory, spicy, briny, and tangy flavors that contrast nicely with the mild dough. Cooking the sausage and vegetables first infuses the topping with depth.
The pizza is assembled by pressing the dough into the skillet, topping it with the cooked ingredients, and then finishing it in a hot oven. This cooking method helps achieve a crisp bottom with moist toppings and a balanced texture. This pizza makes a good option when yeast is unavailable or a quicker crust is desired.
Because the dough is quick to prepare, it suits spontaneous pizza nights or small household meals. It can be adjusted with different toppings as desired, and the recipe’s emphasis is on straightforward ingredients and flavorful toppings rather than traditional yeast fermentation.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
- olive oil
- 6 sausage small, in casings
- 1 tsp italian herb blend more to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- pinch salt
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- green olives a few
- tomatoes jarred marinated, chopped or sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475F
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Measure out a cup (250ml) of water, and slow add, while stirring, just until a soft dough comes together. I usually need between a 1/2 and 3/4 of a cup. If the dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. If the dough is dry and won't come together, add more water slowly.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a minute or two until it becomes smooth and elastic. Flour your hands if they're sticking. Cover loosely with plastic and set aside.
- Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or other similar skillet that can to into the hot oven) on medium high with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze the sausage meat out of their casings, right into the pan. Stir in the Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add the onions, olives, and tomatoes and stir fry for a few minutes until the sausage is nicely browned. Remove everything to a plate.
- Put the dough into the same pan and pat it out to the edges with your fingers. Lay down a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, then put the toppings on and spread them out evenly. Add a little more cheese over that, if you like.
- Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until crisp and golden. Slide out of the pan to slice.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted and modified from Jamie Oliver's original version to suit no yeast preparation.
- Ensure the skillet is well-oiled and hot before placing the dough to prevent sticking and encourage a golden crust.
- You can adjust the amount of water slowly to achieve a soft dough that is not too sticky or dry.
- Use jarred marinated tomatoes for added flavor; however, fresh tomatoes can be used if preferred.
- The cooked sausage and vegetables should be browned and flavorful before assembling the pizza.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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