2 Ingredient Magic Dough (and 12 recipes using it!) (2024)

This easy recipe for weight watchers 2 ingredient dough is MAGIC! Made with just self-rising flour and yogurt, it is perfect for pizzas, bagels, desserts, and more! Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free.

Ever want to feel like a baker, without all the usual suspects? This versatile and simple 2 ingredient dough is your answer.

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What is 2 ingredient dough?

2 Ingredient dough is what the name suggests- A versatile and healthy dough made with just two ingredients-

  • Self-rising flour
  • Greek Yogurt

It originated several years ago when the weight watchers diet was extremely popular around the world. Not saying that the diet is no longer popular, but like many things, has involved incorporating other aspects of the food and nutrition world.

However, the 2 ingredient dough has remained a staple for both weight watchers followers and those who just want a healthy alternative to traditional doughs.

NOTE: 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!

Why choose 2 ingredient dough VS traditional dough?

The beauty of the 2 ingredient dough is that it requires no yeast, no fancy mixers or kitchen gadgets to make. It also requires NO resting time or leavening, making it the perfect foundation for many classic dishes and recipes.

It is most often used for pizza crusts, bagels, and flatbreads, but can also work very well for desserts.

How long to cook 2 ingredient dough

It depends on the recipe you are making, but generally, 2 ingredient dough takes around 17-20 minutes to cook.

For recipes that use smaller portions of the dough, for example, the bagels, the cooking time will be less. For recipes like the pizza dough, which uses the entire portion as one, it will take closer to 20 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions about 2 ingredient dough

Can I use cassava flour, almond flour or coconut flour instead of self-rising flour

No, you cannot substitute the self-rising flour for almond flour, coconut flour or cassava flour.

Using another flour will see the dough become extra sticky, and will not cook well at all. It also will take significantly longer to cook, and will lack the appropriate flavor.

Want a keto or low carb pizza dough? Try this low carb pizza crust recipe.

Can you use regular yogurt for 2 ingredient dough?

I don’t recommend using regular yogurt, also known as plain yogurt, for the dough. Plain yogurt is simply too thin to form a durable and fluffy dough. The most suitable yogurt is one that is naturally thick and tart, that holds its own against the flour.

The only yogurts that work well are-

  • Greek Yogurt– Non-fat, full-fat and reduced-fat varieties all work.
  • Coconut Yogurt– A vegan and dairy-free alternative, plain coconut yogurt is thick enough and has the appropriate texture to mix well into the self-rising flour. Please be wary though, as there as coconut flavored yogurts out there, which are NOT suitable.

What can I substitute the Yogurt with (that isn’t yogurt!)?

The only suitable substitutions to Greek or Coconut yogurt are the following-

  • Sour Cream- Has the most similar texture to Greek yogurt. You can use lactose-free or standard sour cream.
  • Quark- A European style cottage cheese, quark has an almost identical texture to Greek yogurt and works well. I recommend using the non-fat or low-fat variety, as it mixes better with the flour.

I don’t have self-rising flour. What do I do?

If you don’t have self-rising (self-raising) flour, you can make your own using this recipe.

Will 2 ingredient dough rise?

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

Can you freeze 2 ingredient dough?

I don’t recommend freezing the 2 ingredient dough, as it does not defrost well.

While traditional doughs can be frozen, 2 ingredient dough generally comes out dry and crumbly once frozen.

You can prepare the dough for up to 4 hours prior to cooking it.

How long is 2 ingredient dough good for?

If you want to prepare your 2 ingredient dough in advance, you must do so no longer than 4 hours before cooking. Anything longer, and you’ll find the dough start to become sticky.

To use a pre-chilled dough (maximum 4 hours), be sure to add a tablespoon or two of flour onto the dough prior to preparing it in your preferred method.

Can I bake 2 ingredient dough in the air-fryer?

Yes. All 2-ingredient dough recipes work well in the air-fryer.

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What to make with 2 ingredient dough

Here are 12 amazing recipes using 2 ingredient weight watchers dough, including 2 ingredient dough desserts!

2 Ingredient Dough Bagels

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Pizza Dough

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Flatbread

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Garlic Bread Pizza

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Naan Bread

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Garlic Knots

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Soft Pretzels

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Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon sugar Soft Pretzels

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Pop Tarts

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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Raspberry Sweet Rolls

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2 Ingredient Magic Dough

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Easy 2 ingredient magic weight watchers dough made with just self-rising flour and yogurt! Easy, versatile and ready in less than 20 minutes!

Servings: 4 Servings

Prep: 1 minute min

Cook: 1 minute min

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour gluten-free, if necessary
  • 1 cup Greek or Coconut 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).

Click here for recipe with 2 ingredient 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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FAQs

How to make 2 ingredient cloud dough? ›

Measure your conditioner and pour it into your bowl of cornstarch. Use a long spatula to mix your two ingredients together until it gets hard to mix. Use your hands to finish kneading the dough together. One way I do this is to put it all in a gallon zipper seal bag and continue kneading it.

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.

What are the two ingredients in moon dough? ›

The recipe calls for 1 part conditioner and 2 parts corn starch. (So you put 2 times as much corn starch in as you did conditioner.)

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.

Can you make slime with cornstarch and lotion? ›

Add one tablespoon of corn starch to thicken the slime. Add a few pumps of hand lotion to make the slime stretchy. Now for the fun part—adding color! Mix a few drops of food coloring into your slimy creation to bring it to life!

Can I refrigerate 2 ingredient dough? ›

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

How to make fake dough? ›

Combine flour, water, and salt in a large bowl; mix well and knead for 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable. Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired shapes with cookie cutters.

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.

What is Pillsbury dough made of? ›

Ingredients: Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, Vegetable Shortening (soybean and palm oil, hydrogenated palm oil, fractionated palm oil, water, mono and diglycerides, TBHQ and citric acid [preservatives], beta carotene [for color]), Sugar ...

Can you make moon dough with lotion? ›

All you need is: - 1 part baby lotion or conditioner (we used 1/3 cup) - 2 parts cornstarch (we used 2/3 cup)

Can you make moon dough with flour and conditioner? ›

Start off with a little conditioner or shampoo in the bowl. Mix in some flour or corn starch and start folding the two ingredients together. Add in the food coloring of your choice. Keep mixing, rolling, and experimenting with the flour and conditioner until the dough comes together!

What does yogurt do to dough? ›

Adding milk to bread dough makes it looser and softer while using sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk makes the dough tighter. The tightening effect is caused by acidity. Fermented dairy products have a lower pH than milk or water.

How long can you keep two ingredient dough in the fridge? ›

This super-easy dough is genuinely made with just two ingredients - yoghurt and self raising flour! You can make the 2 ingredient pizza dough in advance and keep it in the fridge for 2 days.

Why is my Irish soda bread dough so sticky? ›

Your dough can become sticky when you add too much water or the flour isn't suitable for the type of dough you are making. Over proofing or fermenting the dough can also result in the gluten structure weakening causing sticky dough.

How do you make DIY 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.

Can I make cloud dough with flour and conditioner? ›

Start off with a little conditioner or shampoo in the bowl. Mix in some flour or corn starch and start folding the two ingredients together. Add in the food coloring of your choice. Keep mixing, rolling, and experimenting with the flour and conditioner until the dough comes together!

How to make cloud dough with plain flour? ›

You simply need to mix together 4 parts of flour with one cup of oil. To make homemade cloud dough that is baby safe, I use all purpose (plain flour) and vegetable oil, but any cooking oil will work.

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