If you love simple recipes with endless possibilities, you have to try this easy 2-ingredient dough! Made with just self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, this versatile dough can transform into everything from homemade pizza to soft bagels, with no yeast and no long rise times needed. If you’re a fan of quick and approachable bread recipes, check out our Simple Rustic Bread.
Why You’ll Love 2-Ingredient Dough
This simple dough has gained huge popularity for good reason:
- No yeast required – great for busy days
- Quick to make – ready in minutes
- Versatile – shape it into pizza crust, breadsticks, bagels, flatbreads, and more
- Protein boost – thanks to Greek yogurt
- Easy to customize – add herbs, spices, or even a bit of cheese
Whether you’re a novice baker or just looking for a shortcut on a busy weeknight, this dough is a fantastic kitchen hack.
How to Use 2-Ingredient Dough
This dough is basically a blank canvas. Here are some tasty ideas to get you started:
Pizza Crust
Roll it out into a thin circle or rectangle, brush lightly with olive oil, and top with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Bake at 450°F until golden and bubbly.
Bagels
Divide the dough into 4–6 equal pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into rings. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with your favorite bagel seasoning. Bake at 375°F for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Breadsticks
Roll the dough into logs, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder, parmesan, or herbs. Bake until golden for a quick breadstick fix.
Flatbreads
Shape the dough into smaller rounds, pan-cook or bake them, and use as wraps, pita-style bread, or sandwich pockets.
Hand Pies
Fill small rounds of dough with sweet or savory fillings, fold over, seal, and bake, perfect for handheld snacks or on-the-go lunches.
Tips & Tricks for Working with 2-Ingredient Dough
- If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle on a bit more self-rising flour.
- Use a light hand when kneading to avoid overworking it, which can make it tough.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt will yield a richer flavor, but low-fat works, too.
- You can cover and refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before using, a great make-ahead option!
Storing & Freezing
If you have leftover dough, cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shaped, unbaked bagels, breadsticks, or flatbreads can also be frozen on a parchment-lined sheet tray, then stored in freezer bags. Just thaw and bake when ready!
2-Ingredient Dough
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour and yogurt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Transfer the dough onto the surface and knead gently with your hands for about 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour on the surface and continue kneading until workable.
- Shape the dough as desired for your recipe (roll it out for flatbreads, divide it for breadsticks or bagels, or shape into small rounds for hand pies).
- Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before using.
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