St. Louis Style Dough

An unleavened, cracker-thin crust — no yeast at all. Mixed and rolled immediately, then cut into squares after baking. Even crispier than Chicago tavern style.

Original St. Louis style dough recipe

Ingredients

  • 360 g All-purpose flour
  • 175 ml Water
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp Baking powder

Directions

  1. 1.
    Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water and vegetable oil. Mix until a stiff dough forms — no yeast, no fermentation required.
  2. 2.
    Divide into portions and roll each out as thin as possible — nearly paper-thin. Use immediately; no resting time needed.
  3. 3.
    Dock thoroughly. Bake at high heat until completely crisp and lightly golden. After baking, cut into squares (never wedges).

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