Ultimate 2 Ingredient Dough Guide | Recipes and Tips (2024)

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2 Ingredient Dough is super simple to make and the options are endless! This dough is Weight Watchers friendly, freezer-friendly, and makes a ton of different foods!

I've made so many things with 2-ingredient dough, I should probably write a cookbook or something LOL.

If you haven't heard of 2 Ingredient dough, it's basically the best thing since sliced bread! Being a carb lover and being on Weight Watchers really poses a problem! So that's where 2 ingredient dough really comes in handy!

Pretty much anything that has a crust or that is typically made from bread you can make it with this dough. Depending on if you are craving sweets or something savory, you can change up the spices to put your twist on it!

2 Ingredients Dough Guide

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The dough itself is only two ingredients, but you may want to add additional seasonings and spices, etc to make it taste different for different recipes. From pizza to donuts, you can make pretty much anything with this versatile dough!

How to Make 2 Ingredient Dough

Use self-rising flour and non-fat Greek yogurt. If you don't have self-rising flour, you'll need to add baking powder (2 teaspoons), xantham gum (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) to make 2 ingredient dough without it. Makes it 5 ingredient dough but I won't tell anyone.[caption id="attachment_95789" align="aligncenter" width="700"]

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WW 2 Ingredients Bagel Recipe

What Can I Make with 2 Ingredient Dough?

Like I said before you can substitute 2 Ingredient dough for most any bread, but here are some starter recipes for you!SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR 2 INGREDIENT DOUGH VIDEOS!

2 Ingredient Dough Bagels – Add onion powder and sesame seeds for an “everything” bagel, add chocolate chips for a sweet treat.
2 Ingredient Dough Empanadas – Could use this recipe to make savory empanadas for dinner or sweet empanadas for dessert!
2 Ingredient Dough Bread Bowl – Use with thisWeight Watchers friendly soup.
2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls
2 Ingredient Dough Pop Tarts
2 Ingredient Dough Pot Pie
2 Ingredient Dough Pizza
2 Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels– Don't forget the Beer Cheese Dip!
2 Ingredient Dough Calzones

How Long Does 2 Ingredient Dough Last?

Keep it in a Tupperware container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Can You Make 2 Ingredient Dough Gluten-Free?

There are gluten-free flour alternatives that are 1:1 ratio and great for baking, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're the best option for 2 ingredient dough.

How to Make 2 Ingredient Dough Dairy-Free

You can use coconut milk yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt to make this 2 ingredient dough dairy-free, just make sure you count the points if you're on Weight Watchers.

How to Make 2 Ingredient Dough Taste Better

The only complaint I've heard about the 2 ingredient dough is that it tastes “sour”. I always add so much flavor to mine that I don't notice that taste! The best way to get rid of the sour taste from the yogurt is to add spices or seasonings of some sort.

For example, if you're making donuts or any type of dessert, you can add vanilla, cinnamon, or other similar flavors.

If you're making pizza dough or breadsticks, add garlic and red pepper.

Of course, adding ingredients means adding points if you're not careful, so make sure you're counting everything you add if you are on Weight Watchers.

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2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

Troubleshooting 2 Ingredient Dough

2 ingredient dough too dry? Add more yogurt, a teaspoon at a time, until the right consistency is achieved.

2 ingredient dough sticky? Add more self-rising flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the right consistency is achieved. Always be sure to work on a well-floured surface so the dough doesn't stick.

Does your dough taste sour? Add more spices!

Weight Watchers Points Information

One Cup of Dough is a total of 12 Points. For example, 1 cup of dough will make 4 small/individual pizza crusts. So, each crust (assuming you quarter it) would be 3 points. I hope that makes sense. 1/4 of the dough equals 3 points! All point values through this post are listed for the Freestyle plan for Weight Watchers.

2 Ingredient Dough Soft Pretzels

2 Ingredient Dough

Serving size and nutritional values vary depending on what recipe you are using the dough for. Please see individual recipes below for recommendations!

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Calories: 569.25kcal

Ingredients

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup non-fat greek yogurt I recommend fa*ge

Instructions

Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
Knead on a floured surface.

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Weight Watchers Points Blue 3, Purple, 2, and Green 2.

Nutritional

Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently.

Videos for 2 Ingredient Dough Recipes

2 Ingredient Dough Pretzels

2 Ingredient Dough Bread Bowls

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Have you made up a batch of my 2 Ingredients Dough yet? It's AMAZING stuff!! Use it to make low point bread bowls, pretzels, bread sticks, bagels, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls & more. Check out the Recipe Guide & Individual Recipes below:

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FAQs

Is two ingredient dough any good? ›

The baking powder in the self-rising flour gives the dough its quick rise; yogurt makes it tender and pliable for easy rolling. Two-ingredient dough is packed with protein thanks to the yogurt, and is free of the preservatives and artificial ingredients found in many prebaked crusts and prepared doughs.

How long is 2 ingredient dough good for in the fridge? ›

Make ahead: Tightly wrap the dough with plastic wrap. You can also cut it up into portions and wrap them up individually. The dough will last 3 days refrigerated or 1 month frozen.

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Why is my 2 ingredient dough so sticky? ›

It could be too much water but it's usually undermixing or over mixing. If you don't mix long enough the gluten won't develop properly and you'll have a sticky dough that won't rise properly. If it's over mixed the gluten will break down and your dough will resemble chewing gum.

How to make playdough with two ingredients? ›

you just need two. grab some yogurt and mix it. one tablespoon at a time with cornstarch. until it forms into a moldable dough.

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What is the secret to making dough? ›

Tip #1: Don't add too much extra flour. The amount of flour you need to bring the dough together into a smooth, elastic, and cohesive ball will depend on your kitchen environment. If the dough is tacky, or even a little sticky, don't worry. It will absorb moisture as it rests and rises.

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What does yogurt do to dough? ›

But WAIT, there's MORE... Greek Yogurt is loved by children and adults alike. Not only does it add amazing flavor, it enhances the texture and moisture of the dough and allows for less flour than traditional doughs.

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Does 2 ingredient dough need to be refrigerated? ›

Yes, you can make the dough ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Does 2 ingredient dough freeze well? ›

It just won't be Weight Watcher friendly. Can 2-Ingredient Pizza Dough be frozen? Yes! I like to assemble the pizza and place it in the freezer.

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Can you refrigerate dough overnight before baking? ›

When you put your dough in the fridge it slows the yeast activity down. It takes ten times longer for dough to rise in the fridge than it does at room temperature. This means you can put your dough in the fridge overnight or whilst you are at work and come back to it when you are ready.

How do you fix dough that didn't rise? ›

But almost as good as a proofing box is taking a Mason jar filled halfway up with water, microwaving it for two minutes, then putting your bowl of dough into the microwave with the jar to rise. The other thing you can do is place your lidded container or bowl of dough into a second, larger bowl of warm water.

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How do you fix tacky dough? ›

If your dough is too sticky and it's impossible to work with you can add some extra flour, just a little at a time. Make sure you weigh the extra flour you add and then you'll be able to adjust the recipe correctly the next time you bake.

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What is tacky dough? ›

TACKY: Although pressing your hand on the dough is still causing it to stick, it easily releases without leaving much if any dough on your hand. Be careful not to go too far, a little sticky is good, you do not usually want it to be completely non-sticky. That would mean your dough is too dry.

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How do you make cloud dough? ›

Add 1/2 cup of lotion to a bowl. Add 1-2 drops of the food coloring (if using concentrated gel, if using regular food coloring you'll need more drops to color) and mix. Mix the lotion and food coloring until combined. Add 1 cup of cornstarch and mix.

What is snow dough? ›

Snow dough is a winter themed playdough that's easy to make and uses the magic of instant snow for extra chill and a fluffy texture that's as soft as fresh snow!

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How do you make edible cloud dough? ›

All you need is Conditioner and Cornflour. Using two cups of cornflour and one cup of conditioner, mixing it together and then giving it a good knead…then voila, you have some very fluffy cloud dough – which smells wonderful!

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How long can you store 2 ingredient dough? ›

Yes, you can make the dough ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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How different ingredients affect dough? ›

Flour provides structure to the bread, water gives the moisture and helps in binding all ingredients together. Yeast is the leavening agent and helps in fermentation of the dough. Salt provides some taste along with controlling the activity of yeast.

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Is ready made pizza dough good? ›

thought only: homemade dough is better than frozen pizza dough balls. But making your own dough right within the restaurant can not only cost you in time, but in taste, too. And if you want to give your customers the best dough, frozen dough products are, believe or not, the best way to go.

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How do you know if dough is good? ›

What bakers call the “poke test” is the best way to tell if dough is ready to bake after its second rise. Lightly flour your finger and poke the dough down about 1". If the indent stays, it's ready to bake. If it pops back out, give it a bit more time.

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