2-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Dough - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

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Why is 2 ingredient dough healthier? ›

The ingredients seem humble enough — 2 ingredient dough is made using just Greek yogurt plus self-rising flour. So what's so great about the combination? For starters, baked foods made with the simple dough weigh in at less than half the calories of traditional options.

With just self-rising flour and plain Greek yogurt, you can make almost any bread-based creation you can think of. Thick, Greek-style yogurt gives the dough its moisture and tenderness, while the leavening agents in the flour allow the dough to rise without yeast.

You can freeze this 2-ingredient pizza dough for later. I like to assemble the pizza and place it in the freezer. When ready to bake, simply add a few minutes to the cooking time above. Make sure to buy PLAIN Greek yogurt.

Hello Mina Sinard, it is not necessary to use Greek or any other yogurt in pizza making, but if you wish, you could use any plain natural yogurt.

Can I make Two-Ingredient Dough ahead? Yes, you can make the dough ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Wholegrain flours like wholewheat, rye or oatmeal add flavour, texture and fibre so are healthy choices.

If you find the dough is too sticky, you can add 1 tablespoon of flour into the dough at a time until it's smooth. The dough should be a bit sticky though and soft, so when you work with it, make sure you flour your work surface and your hands really well.

While it's similar to all-purpose flour, self-raising flour isn't as rich in protein as all-purpose flour. Also like all-purpose flour, self-rising flour is enriched with added nutrition. It also contains salt and baking powder that has been distributed evenly throughout the flour and acts as a leavening agent.

For every cup of self-rising flour, substitute one cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda.

My favorite kind of yogurt to use in recipe swaps is Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt. If you look in my fridge, you'll always find at least one container of this healthy, high quality Greek yogurt just waiting to be added to recipes like bagels, waffles or muffins.

How does Greek yogurt affect baking? ›

Its creaminess helps keep baked goods moist. Its tanginess imparts a crave-worthy, old-fashioned flavor. Its acidity helps activate baking soda, which can make baked goods fluffy and light. It can step in for sour cream, mayonnaise or crème fraîche, bringin the same tangy with less guilt.

Both the cauliflower crust and the whole-wheat crust offer fiber and protein, which play a key role in weight loss by helping to keep you feeling full and satisfied after a meal. But if you're not trying to cut carbs and are looking for that traditional pizza pie flavor, the whole-wheat crust is what you want.

That said, most homemade breads are likely healthier than store-bought breads, which are often high in sugar and preservatives. One benefit of making your own bread is that you can control the ingredients. For example, you can use whole wheat flour instead of white flour, or add healthy toppings like nuts and seeds.

lean dough is a dough that is normally only 4 ingredients with little to no fat or sugar. Typically it's just flour, salt, water and yeast.

Beyond the taste though (and most importantly for our pizza and bagels) the difference in water also has an effect on the gluten in dough. The presence of calcium and magnesium in hard water strengthens the gluten in the dough, making the finished product tougher and stronger.

A mixture is a combination of ingredients. A dough is a mixture of at least a flour and liquid that is too thick to flow or pour. It is usually handled by machine or hand. A batter is a thick but pourable mixture of at least a flour and liquid.