Description
This Greek yogurt pizza dough is soft, flavorful, and easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients. The yogurt creates a tender crust that works perfectly for homemade pizzas in the oven or a pizza oven.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup bread flour (272g)
- 1 ¼ cup plain greek yogurt (271g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
- ½ tsp dried basil (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ cup semolina flour (for rolling)
- Toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the bread flour and baking powder. If using oregano, basil, or garlic powder, mix them in at this stage.
- Add the Greek yogurt and knead until the dough is fully combined. A small amount of loose flour at the bottom of the bowl is normal.
- Sprinkle half of the semolina flour on a flat surface. Place the dough ball on the surface and gently press it into a circle with your hands. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until about ¼ inch thick.
- Pinch the edges of the dough to form a crust.
- For oven baking: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Lightly dust semolina flour on a pizza pan or cookie sheet and place the rolled dough on top.
- Add your desired toppings.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the cheese and crust edges are golden brown.
- For a pizza oven: Preheat the oven for 20–30 minutes.
- Dust semolina flour on a pizza peel and place the rolled dough on it. Add toppings quickly to prevent sticking.
- Slide the pizza into the oven using the peel and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Watch the pizza closely and rotate it once or twice for even cooking. If needed, briefly turn the oven off for about 1 minute to allow the bottom to cook without burning the toppings.
- Once browned to your preference, remove the pizza, allow it to cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Semolina flour helps prevent sticking and gives the crust a slight crisp texture.
- If the dough feels sticky while rolling, lightly dust with additional flour.
- This dough works well for oven baking, pizza ovens, or even a hot cast iron skillet.
- Add herbs or spices directly to the dough for extra flavor.
- Store leftover dough wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza Dough
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of dough base
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
