Greek Yogurt Dough

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Learn how to make this foolproof Greek yogurt dough with 2 ingredients and use it on everything from pizza crusts to bagels, pop tarts, and cinnamon buns!

Want more easy dough recipes? Try my paleo pizza crust, fathead dough, or sweet potato pizza crust next!

2 ingredient dough.

In need of a quick dough that’s easy to make and good for everything? My 2-ingredient dough recipe is the answer. 

Not only is this the simplest dough recipe ever, but it also has the perfect texture. It’s bouncy and pillowy, and its subtle tangy flavor that suits everything from cast iron pizza to flatbread and garlic knots.

What is Greek yogurt dough?

Greek yogurt dough, or ‘magic dough,’ was made famous as part of the Weight Watchers diet program, though its popularity has made it a household staple. It uses two ingredients (self-rising flour and Greek yogurt) to create a high-protein, low-carb dough. 

Some recipes call for equal parts flour and yogurt, but through my trials and recipes, I’ve found that this does not yield the best dough possible, so my measurements are different!

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make Greek yogurt dough
  4. How to cook 2-ingredient dough
  5. Arman’s recipe tips
  6. Storage instructions
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. More recipes using magic dough
  9. Greek Yogurt Dough (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • No yeast needed. Which means no resting time, leavening, or constant kneading. 
  • No fancy kitchen gadgets, either. I usually use a bowl and a plastic spatula. 
  • Endlessly versatile. It’s often used for 2 ingredient pizza dough, 2 ingredient bagels, and homemade pretzels without yeast, but it also works well for desserts. 
  • Easy to make diet-friendly. With basic substitutions, you can make this dough vegan and gluten-free.

★★★★★ REVIEW

“Oh my!!!! This is so good! It’s fluffy and soft, not dry at all!!!! I made my own honey butter spread for this bread!!! It is indeed a magic dough! 😉😉”Anna

Ingredients needed

  • Self-rising flour. Essentially all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt already added. This is the key ingredient in the recipe, and it can not be substituted. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own (a la homemade self rising flour). 
  • Greek yogurt. Use non-fat, low-fat, or full-fat yogurt. 

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to make Greek yogurt dough

Step 1- Prep. Sift the self-rising flour to remove any clumps. 

Step 2- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and yogurt. Using your hands, press the mixture into a dough ball. Then, transfer it to a floured surface and use it as desired.

how to make Greek yogurt dough.

How to cook 2-ingredient dough

It depends on your recipe, but generally, a 2-ingredient dough takes 17-20 minutes to cook. 
For recipes that use smaller portions of the dough (like donut holes), the cooking time will be less. For bigger recipes that use the entire portion (like my 2 ingredient pizza dough recipe), the cooking time will be closer to 20 minutes.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • Make it gluten-free. Use gluten-free self-rising flour with xanthan gum. 
  • Make it vegan. Use vegan coconut yogurt. 
  • For sweet recipes, feel free to use a flavored Greek yogurt. 
  • Add seasonings. The beauty of this dough recipe comes down to how customizable it is. Feel free to sprinkle in a little garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, or even bagel seasoning to change the flavor. 
  • Use a stand mixer. While optional, it does make the process go by quicker. 

Ways to use this dough

As I mentioned, there are really no limits to how you can use this dough recipe. Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Rolled into a pizza crust and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pizza toppings
  • Brushed with butter and baked into 2 ingredient naan
  • Cut into sticks and topped with garlic butter for garlic breadsticks
  • Rolled thin and filled with raspberries to make raspberry cinnamon rolls
  • Mixed with cheddar cheese and baked into biscuits

Storage instructions

To store: Wrap any leftover dough in parchment paper and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 4 hours. Any longer and it will become too sticky. I do not recommend freezing this dough.

Greek yogurt dough.

Frequently asked questions

What can I substitute for yogurt?

The only suitable substitutions I’ve found for yogurt for this are sour cream or Quark (a European-style cottage cheese). I can’t vouch for other types of dairy. 

Will 2-ingredient dough rise?

Thanks to the self-rising flour used, the 2 ingredient dough will rise beautifully. 

More recipes using magic dough

2 ingredient dough recipe

Greek Yogurt Dough

5 from 362 votes
Learn how to make this foolproof Greek yogurt dough with 2 ingredients and use it on everything from pizza crusts to bagels, pop tarts, and cinnamon buns!
Servings: 4 Servings
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 minute
Total: 2 minutes

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour gluten-free, if necessary
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt * See notes

Instructions 

  • Sift your self-rising flour if it is clumpy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine your flour with yogurt and mix well. Using your hands, press into the dough and form a ball shape.
  • Use it now for one of the recipes in the post!

Notes

* Any kind of Greek Yogurt (non-fat, full-fat or reduced fat) or Coconut Yogurt (vegan and dairy-free).
STORAGE: Wrap any leftover dough in parchment paper and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 4 hours. Any longer and it will become too sticky. I do not recommend freezing this dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 38g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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