I had no idea you could make bread with just 2 ingredients

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It’s pretty amazing, right? It feels like a kitchen magic trick!

You’re almost certainly thinking of the famous 2-Ingredient Yogurt Bread (or Flatbread). It’s one of the simplest and most popular “hack” recipes out there.

Here’s the basic formula, plus why it works and how to use it.

The Basic 2-Ingredient Bread

Ingredients:

  1. Self-Rising Flour (1 ½ cups)
  2. Full-Fat Greek Yogurt (1 cup)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour and yogurt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead it on a floured surface for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape it into a round loaf, place it on a baking sheet, and cut a shallow “X” on top.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.

That’s it! You get a dense, tender, and slightly tangy bread that’s perfect for soups, stews, or as a quick snack.

Why This Works: The Science

· Self-Rising Flour: This is the key. It’s simply all-purpose flour that already has baking powder and salt mixed in. The baking powder is the leavening agent that makes the bread rise.
· Greek Yogurt: The yogurt provides the moisture and acidity needed to activate the baking powder in the self-raising flour. The proteins in the yogurt also help create structure.

Important Tips & Variations

· No Self-Rising Flour? Make your own! For every 1 cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
· The 3-Ingredient Upgrade: This is where it gets even better. Add a pinch of salt if your self-rising flour isn’t salty enough, or add herbs, garlic powder, or cheese to the dough for a flavor explosion.
· Make Flatbreads/Pizza Dough: This same dough is fantastic rolled out and cooked in a hot, dry skillet for a few minutes per side. You’ll get soft, pliable flatbreads perfect for dipping or wrapping. You can even roll it out, add toppings, and bake it for a quick personal pizza!
· Texture: Don’t expect a light, airy, yeast-risen artisan loaf. This bread is more like a dense Irish Soda Bread or a hearty biscuit. It’s incredibly satisfying in its own way.

It’s a brilliant method that proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients or hours of rising time to make fresh, homemade bread.

Enjoy your baking adventures! It’s a great one to impress friends with.

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