The Easiest Weeknight Pizza

Quick, rustic, and endlessly adaptable, this pizza is perfect for weeknights when you want something homemade without the fuss. The simple three-ingredient dough creates a soft, chewy base that crisps beautifully in a skillet, ready to be topped with whatever you have on han

The Easiest Weeknight Pizza

Fast, flexible pizza for any weeknight.

Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus refrigeration time
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Serving Size: 2

Ingredients

Dough

1 cup gluten-free flour (plus extra for dusting)

¾ cup Greek yogurt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

Toppings (optional, flexible):

4 tbsp pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)

5 oz mozzarella, chopped

2 tbsp pesto

Fresh basil leaves

Leftover chicken, sautéed vegetables, or other fridge staples

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until a sticky ball forms. If too sticky, add extra flour 1 tbsp at a time; if too dry, add extra yogurt 1 tbsp at a time. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare toppings: While the dough chills, chop or prepare your toppings.

3. Shape the pizza: Dust your counter with flour. Divide the dough in half and roll or press into 9-inch disks.

4. Cook the base: Heat 1–2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook one dough disk undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden spots appear.

5. Add toppings: Flip the base, then quickly add sauce, cheese, pesto, and basil. Cover with a lid if needed to melt the cheese, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.

6. Repeat: Remove pizza and repeat with second dough disk. Serve immediately.

Notes & Tips

1. Keep it simple. This dough is intentionally minimal — perfect for improvising with whatever toppings you have.

2. If you want a crispier base look a few extra minutes undisturbed on the first side if you like a crunchier crust.

3. To aid the cheese in melting, cover the skillet with a lid to help cheese melt evenly.

4. Add spices like smoked paprika, chilli flakes, or dried herbs to the dough for extra depth.

5. This dough also works beautifully as a quick flatbread to serve alongside dips or soups.