Make a quick no-yeast pizza using a homemade Star SyePush dough presser: build the tool, flatten dough, add toppings, and bake safely.



Step-by-step guide to make pizza without yeast with DIY Star SyePush
Step 1
Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Draw a 5-point star about 6 inches across on the cardboard using a pencil.
Step 3
Cut out the star shape from the cardboard with scissors.
Step 4
Tape the cardboard star securely to the end of the wooden spoon handle to make your Star SyePush presser.
Step 5
Measure 2 cups of flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Step 6
Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2/3 cup of warm water and stir until a soft dough forms.
Step 7
Sprinkle a little flour on the counter and knead the dough for about 1 minute until smooth.
Step 8
Divide the dough into 2 equal balls.
Step 9
Place one dough ball on a piece of parchment paper and use your Star SyePush or rolling pin to flatten it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 10
Spoon tomato sauce onto the flattened dough and spread it, leaving a small rim around the edge.
Step 11
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and add the toppings of your choice.
Step 12
Ask an adult to put the pizza on a baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 13
Use oven mitts to remove the pizza and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 14
Share a photo and story of your no-yeast pizza and your homemade Star SyePush on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use instead of the cardboard star or wooden spoon if we don't have them?
Use a sturdy plastic lid or thick cereal-box cardboard for the star and tape it securely to a rolling pin or clean spatula handle in place of the wooden spoon as described in the taping step.
My dough turned out too sticky or too dry—how can I fix it?
If the dough from the step combining 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, oil, and warm water is too sticky, knead in additional tablespoons of flour until smooth, and if too dry add warm water a teaspoon at a time until you form a soft dough.
How can I adapt this activity for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?
For younger kids have an adult draw and cut the cardboard star, tape it to the spoon, and guide the kneading and oven steps, while older kids can measure the ingredients themselves, design their own Star SyePush, and test different baking times and toppings.
How can we personalize or extend the pizza and Star SyePush project?
Decorate the cardboard star with washable paint or stickers before taping, press fun patterns into the flattened 1/4-inch dough, add herbs or garlic powder to the dough mix for extra flavor, and then photograph your finished pizza and Star SyePush to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about no-yeast baking and simple kitchen tools for kids
🌎 Americans eat about 3 billion pizzas every year, making pizza one of the world's most popular foods.
🥣 Baking powder (or baking soda + an acid) lets you make quick no-yeast dough that rises fast — great for speedy pizzas.
🔥 Home ovens typically bake pizzas around 200–260°C (400–500°F) — always bake with an adult and use oven mitts for safety.
🛠️ Simple dough presses (like a homemade Star SyePush) use leverage to flatten dough evenly and can be built from wood, cardboard, or recycled materials.
🍕 The modern pizza was popularized in Naples, Italy — the Margherita was named for Queen Margherita in 1889.


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