2 Ingredient Dough (3 Ways!) - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Weight Watchers Famous 2 Ingredient Dough recipe using equal parts self-rising flour and Greek Yogurt! This dough recipe can be used to make so many of your favorite foods lower in points. People on Tiktok are calling this Protein dough now but hey it's the same recipe anyway.

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This Post has been recently updated on 3/30/20 with better instructions that I did by sections called Pizza and Pretzel Bites. The original 2 Ingredient Dough recipe is in the recipe card below then if you want to make pizza or pretzel bites with it go to the section in the post that is title either Pizza or Pretzels. I hope that makes sense! I also left some more helpful tips and tricks for the dough as well.

Try out some of my favorite Weight Watcher Recipes: Zero Point Cabbage Soup, Better than Sex Cake, Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp, Mexican Casserole, or Slow Cooker Crack chicken.

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  • What can you make with 2 Ingredient Dough?
  • 2 Ingredient Dough Variations
  • Pretzel Bites
  • Pizza:
  • Recipe FAQS
  • 2 Ingredient Dough Weight Watchers

What can you make with 2 Ingredient Dough?

I think I've become obsessed with this 2 ingredient dough recipe just like the rest of the Weight Watcher (#weightwatchers) community has on Instagram. Look up the hashtag #2ingredientdough to see what everyone is making with it!

Since this recipe was posted back in Jan of 2018 I have made SO MANY recipes with this dough now. You can make caramel rolls, pumpkin pie cinnamon rolls, pretzel bites, pizza, S' more Bombs, pizza bombs, cheese and sausage calzones, you name it. The sky is the limit with this easy peasy recipe. See my recipes below in the section titled other 2 Ingredient Dough Recipes!

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2 Ingredient Dough Variations

This is one of the most common questions I get asked about this recipe. I honestly don't have the time to try all the different flour combinations or Greek Yogurt alternatives that will go with this. Any other flour than self-rising flour will need some baking powder or baking soda added to it to help it rise. Some flours like almond flour, the ratio to Greek Yogurt might not be the same. This is the only one I've tested and it was way too wet.

If you think another ingredient will work just test it and see, I'm not stopping you! 🙂

Substitutes for Greek Yogurt - plain regular yogurt, sour cream, dairy-free yogurts (for those with allergies)

Gluten-Free Option: 1 cup Bob's gluten-free self-rising flour to 1 cup Greek yogurt

Low Carb Flours: almond flour, Carb quick, or any other low carb flour option might not work with the same ratio below. Play around with the ratios.

Pretzel Bites

For the pretzel bites, take one piece of the dough and roll it out into a long rope. Then cut (use a bench cutter or knife) them into tiny bitesize pieces like the picture shows above. Brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle them with some Everything Bagel Seasoning. Use the same time and temperature for baking 350 for 18 to 22 minutes.

Cheese Sauce: Tostitos Medium Salsa Con Queso is what I used. It comes in a jar and usually found by their chips. 2 tablespoons is 1 smart point!

Seasoning: The seasoning I used for the pretzel bites was Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Pizza:

Pretty self-explanatory here. Roll out the dough into a pizza shape and add toppings. Use a higher temperature for baking pizza. I usually do 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Baking the crust first also works. Brushpizza doughlightly with a little olive oil or spray the dough with cooking spray. Prick the dough all over with a fork. Pre-bake thedoughon a hotpizzastone or inpizzapan for 6 minutes. Take it out then add toppings.

Looking for a pizza sauce recipe? Try my Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Recipe FAQS

Is 2 Ingredient dough sticky?

Having trouble getting the dough to work? Here are some tips to help.

How to store 2 ingredient dough?

If you don't want to use all the dough right away stick it on a plate with some saran wrap and place that in the fridge. This dough can also be frozen. Wrap it tightly in saran wrap and place the dough in the freezer until ready to use.

How to make homemade self rising flour?

If you do not have any self-rising flour on hand you can make your own with all purpose flour! Self-rising flour is made of all-purpose flour and baking powder. The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
The nutrition info below is for 1 piece if you divide it between 4 pieces.

Other Great Recipes:

  • Weight Watchers Meatloaf Muffins
  • Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Taco Soup (Low Sodium)
  • Banana Bread Weight Watchers (Low Point)
  • WW Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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2 Ingredient Dough Weight Watchers

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Description

Weight Watchers Famous 2 Ingredient Dough recipe using equal parts self-rising flour and Greek Yogurt! This dough recipe can be used to make so many of your favorite foods lower in points.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of non fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup of self-rising flour (I use Gold Medal Brand)
  • 1 egg (if using for making pretzels, not needed for pizza dough)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine both ingredients inside a mixing bowl and blend until ingredients have formed.
  3. Dump the dough and any flour that didn't get incorporated onto a floured work surface. Shape and form the dough into a ball and cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. If not using the other 3 pieces save them for later to roll into bagels, donuts, pretzels, turnovers, or calzones.
  4. When ready to bake whatever it is you plan on using the dough for use the time and temperature below OR check the post above the recipe for making pizza or pretzel bites.
  5. Pretzel Bites or Bagels Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes.
  6. Pizza Bake pizza dough at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 3 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

Egg wash is optional.

***Please read the post above if you have any questions regarding this dough. There's a lot of questions being asked that are explained above the recipe if you read the different sections. Thanks!

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼th of the dough
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 394.9mg
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with WW in any way. I am just a member who creates recipes based on their points system. This recipe is based on WW Freestyle program, and SmartPoints are the value system the company bases their foods on. Some recipes will have older points system values listed in them.

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  1. Jenna says

    I don't live at a high altitude, hope you can figure it out!

  2. Tamara says

    Has anyone successfully made anything with the 2 ingredient dough at high altitude? I live above 5000 feet and can't seem to get the dough to rise properly no matter what I try.

  3. Dot says

    I use this two ingredient weight watcher dough all the time. my cinnamon rolls have one point or less because I use the spray on the dough sometimes sometimes I don't use it, and I use cinnamon and diet brown sugar. you couldn't get about 14 cinnamon rolls out of this much dough. I also use diet powdered sugar for an icing. depending how many I make sometimes it's 0.80 on the points. excellent my girls love them. and these are older girls like 60.

  4. Jenna says

    There are better ways around that. Just copy and paste the text to a word doc and print it.

  5. Jenna says

    No you do not need a stand mixer to blend this dough. Just your hands.

  6. Erica says

    Do you use a stand mixer to blend? Sorry, new to making any dough besides cookie 🙂

  7. Jenna says

    You can make bread dough out of this. If you want a larger sized piece of bread double the recipe.

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FAQs

What is the benefit of 2 ingredient dough? ›

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. Once blended, you can work with it immediately, too.

Why is my 2 ingredient 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.

Can you refrigerate 2 ingredient dough? ›

There's no need to let it rest! Top and bake how you would normally — we like to use a 500 degree F oven with a preheated baking stone on the bottom rack. You can also refrigerate the dough up to two days and let it come to room temperature before rolling out.

Can I freeze two ingredient dough? ›

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 makes dough stronger? ›

WHAT IS DOUGH STRENGTH. A strong dough is one that has a well-developed gluten network that can trap and hold together all the CO2 that is produced by the yeast and bacteria. It will rise upwards instead of flattening out to the sides. It has a high amount of elasticity.

Is 2 Ingredient Dough healthier? ›

This fan-favourite dough is a quick (and healthy!) way to have all your favourite carbs. Our basic version will help you make impressive bagels, pastries, calzones, pizza, and more.

How long will 2 ingredient dough last in the fridge? ›

The dough will last 3 days refrigerated or 1 month frozen. So double up on the recipe and have it ready for whenever you need some dinner rolls. Whether you've stored the dough in the freezer or fridge, let it slowly warm up on the counter to room temperature, still wrapped, before using it.

What does yogurt do to dough? ›

Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt holds the dough together and ensures a tender texture.

Can dough go bad if not refrigerated? ›

Food safety wise it's safe to say 4 hours max! The longer it is out of the cooler it will speed up the bacteria growth on your dough. If you aren't serving a large quantity of people and just making something at home. I would say 6–8 hours is okay.

What happens if you don't put dough in the fridge? ›

Your dough will rise in the fridge and it can be a huge help as it makes bread making easy to fit into your day. 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.

What happens if you don't refrigerate dough before baking? ›

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

Can you freeze dough without killing yeast? ›

There is a chance that freezing the dough will kill about 30%-50% of the yeast in the dough. Therefore, it's recommended that you put in double the usual amount of yeast to make up for the yeast that will die. You also want to make sure you're using a strong, high protein flour like our Lighthouse Bread & Pizza Flour.

Will frozen dough rise again? ›

Once frozen, store the dough in an airtight container for up to four weeks. Thaw, covered, on greased baking sheets in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (this is the second rise), which will take longer than dough that has not been frozen.

Will frozen bread dough rise twice? ›

Using Frozen Bread Dough

Your dough still needs to go through a second rise before baking, so don't put a frozen loaf of bread dough directly in the oven. Plan a night ahead for the second rise—since it's handsoff, it's still easier than spending a whole day making bread dough.

What is the healthiest dough? ›

Whole wheat flour is higher in fiber and nutrients, making it a healthier choice. Cauliflower Crust: Create a low-carb, gluten-free pizza crust by using cauliflower rice as the base. Mix cauliflower rice with egg and cheese to form a dough, then bake it into a crust.

Is homemade dough healthier? ›

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.

Is dough good for health? ›

But you can get sick after eating or tasting raw (unbaked) dough or batter. Anyone, including young children, can also get sick from handling or eating raw dough used for crafts or play clay. Follow these safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay healthy when preparing and handling raw dough.

What ingredient makes dough last longer? ›

Hydrocolloids. Hydrocolloids are ingredients that work wonders to keep bread fresh and delicious for longer. The ones commonly used in bread are agar and carrageenan from seaweed, and cellulose and gum acacia from plants.

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