Easy No Yeast Pizza Dough

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C). Lightly grease or line with parchment paper a medium (12-13 inch/32cm) pizza pan or baking sheet.

Step 2

FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, make a well in the middle and add the oil and ½ cup (120 grams) of water to start, stir together with a fork then add the remaining water.

Step 4

Move to a lightly floured flat surface, knead for approximately 2 or 3 minutes and form into a smooth dough ball,  cover with a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Place dough on the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet and with fingers form into desired shape (circle, oval or square) to cover or almost cover the bottom of the pan. Bake for approximately  13-15 minutes or until golden.

Step 6

FOR THE CAPRESE TOPPING  (Topping can be placed on the pizza while warm or let cool completely)

Step 7

In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic, salt, oregano, chopped fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Place thinly sliced tomatoes on top of the baked dough, then top with thinly sliced mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil mixture.  Serve immediately.