The present invention includes a ready-to-use unleavened food article that provides a baked product, such as a biscuit, pie crust or pita bread; a dried product such as pasta; or a fried product. the dough article comprises a substantially gas-impermeable container. The dough article also comprises an unleavened food having a flour to sugar ratio of 0 to 0.25 to 1.0. The food is disposed within the container. The dough article also comprises an inert gas that is disposed within the container.
