Description
This Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough recipe offers a quick and easy way to make a delicious homemade pizza crust using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour and 0% Greek yogurt. With a soft, slightly tangy dough that’s ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe provides a healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough, perfect for a personal-sized pizza. Top it with marinara sauce, shredded cheese, olives, and your favorite veggies for a flavorful meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (+ 1-2 tbsp extra if needed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
Toppings
- Marinara sauce (amount as desired)
- Shredded cheese (amount as desired)
- Olives (amount as desired)
- Sliced onions or veggies of choice (amount as desired)
Other
- Olive oil (for greasing the skillet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the pizza dough evenly and creating a crispy crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Stir these dry ingredients together to ensure they are well mixed.
- Add Greek Yogurt and Form Dough: Add 1 cup of 0% Greek yogurt into the dry ingredients. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly. The dough will initially be wet and sticky; continue kneading by hand until it forms a smoother, cohesive dough. If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of additional flour and knead until manageable.
- Prepare Skillet and Shape Dough: Grease a 9- or 10-inch skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking. Flatten the dough directly into the skillet, spreading it evenly across the bottom. For a thinner crust, alternatively roll out the dough on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake the Dough Base: Place the skillet with the dough in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. This initial bake helps set the crust before adding toppings.
- Add Toppings: Remove the partially baked crust from the oven. Spread a layer of marinara sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Add olives, sliced onions, or any vegetables of your choice as toppings.
- Final Bake: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and toppings to cook thoroughly, while the crust achieves a golden texture.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy your healthy, homemade Greek Yogurt Pizza.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, adding a small amount of extra flour (1-2 tablespoons) will help achieve the right consistency.
- You can use a greased baking tray lined with parchment paper to roll out a thinner crust instead of shaping it in a skillet.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your taste preferences, including vegetables, meats, or different cheeses.
- The 0% Greek yogurt used here offers a lower fat content but still provides moisture and tenderness to the dough.
- For a crispier crust, you may bake a few extra minutes, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
