Two-Ingredient Breadsticks are made with two simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen! The versatile dough makes great pizza crust and is perfect for flatbreads, pretzel bites, calzones, and bagels. It’s Weight Watchers-friendly with 2 smart points per serving!
We’re always on the lookout for recipes that use as few ingredients as possible yet still turn out amazing. This dulce de leche ice cream is made with just two ingredients, yet it is rich, silky, and intensely caramel-flavored. These unbelievable peanut butter cookies are soft and chewy with only three ingredients.
Today, however, is all about two-ingredient breadsticks. Whether you’re a novice in baking, a seasoned baker just looking for a weeknight shortcut, or just craving something warm and comforting without the fuss, you’ll love this recipe for good reasons.
- TWO ingredients, one bowl, minimal clean-up.
- No yeast, no waiting for the dough to rise. It’s ready to bake once the ingredients are stirred together and shaped.
- Very versatile! In addition to delicious breadsticks, this two-ingredient bread dough makes a wonderful pizza crust for all your favorite toppings. You can also use it to make bagels, pretzel bites, cinnamon rolls, flatbreads, and focaccia.
- It’s Weight Watchers’ friendly. Less than 2 smart points per serving for plain breadsticks.
- Absolutely delicious! Soft and fluffy on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside.
Ingredient notes
Technically, this particular recipe has six ingredients. I am standing by my two-ingredient claim, though, because, really, the cheese, butter, garlic powder, and herbs are just optional add-ons to kick the flavor up a notch. The actual breadsticks, which are delicious as is, need only two staples to make. Just self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, and you’re in for a delicious baked treat!
How to Make Self-Rising Flour:
If self-rising flour isn’t something you always keep in the pantry, just follow the super-easy steps on how to make it at home.
- In a bowl, measure 1 cup of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Whisk together until combined.
- Use in recipe as directed or store in an airtight container.
How to Make Two-Ingredient Breadsticks
- In a bowl, combine the flour and yogurt until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and no longer sticky, sprinkling with the remaining flour as needed.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Stir the butter and seasonings, then brush the mixture on the breadsticks. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until golden.
What chemical wizardry makes these two things work together like a charm to make soft, chewy bread? From what I understand, the lactic acid in the yogurt reacts with the leavening agents in self-rising flour to help the dough rise nicely in the oven. It’s just a bunch of science stuff that means one thing: this is the easiest and simplest dough you can make!
Cook’s tip
If the dough feels too wet, add an extra tablespoon of flour. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of yogurt.
How to serve and store
- Serve them as a side dish alongside a hearty bowl of cheeseburger pasta or this pear and feta salad. You can also pair them with warm marinara or creamy alfredo for a tasty snack or appetizer.
- Transfer leftovers to an airtight container or a resealable bag, then refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To restore freshness, wrap them in foil and reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until warmed through. Do not microwave the bread, as it can turn rubbery.
Give this breadstick recipe a try and be pleasantly surprised. And please, come back and let me know what amazing ways you’ve used this two-ingredient dough!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Stir together until well combined.
- Transfer dough onto a flat surface. Using remaining 1/4 cup flour, knead dough until smooth and no longer sticky.
- Divide dough into 8 portions. Roll each dough portion between the palm of your hands until it forms a thin log. Alternatively, roll dough into a rectangular shape and cut into 8 thin logs.
- Arrange each log in a single layer on a lightly greased baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the butter, garlic powder and herbs. Brush dough liberally with butter mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in a 425 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat and immediately brush with the remaining butter. Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Viv says
I made these and they were delicious compared to other recipes with yogurt .
I’m making another batch as a Friday night treat with marinara dipping … yummy!
Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!!
Jeff says
Two Ingredient Bread Sticks…….the name is most misleading and disappointing. The recipe requires at least six ingredients–even more if you have to make self raising flour!! Be more honest in labeling your recipes. Shame! Shame! Shame! Ten lashes for you with one of the NOT Two Ingredient Bread Sticks and back to the kindergarten counting lesson. Maybe then you will be able to regain some credibility; till then, hang your head in shame!! We need more truth in advertising.
Lalaine Manalo says
I think a little more reading would explain it.
Sandra says
I use this a lot for pizza and bagels and freezer them I’m going to make the bread sticks and mix the cheese and Italian season into the dough to freeze then when I’m ready I’ll thaw and spray with butter spray with butter and bake
Mark Burnett says
It looks so yum. Loved your blog.
Thanks for sharing this.
Carole says
Served these with Olives as a starter before meal for friends. Everyone loved them. Made them for grandchildren too with pasta & they practically inhaled them 🤣
Geneva Lovell says
Can you use plain or vanilla yogurt in place of Greek yogurt?
Rachael says
Just a heads up, I plugged just the yogurt and flour into the weight watchers recipe generator and it is 3 POINTS not 2 for a breadstick. I didn’t try this recipe, but gave a low rating because of how misleading your description is at the top of the recipe. 3 points is for a plain stick, without adding butter or cheddar cheese, which wasn’t mentioned.
Lalaine says
If you read the whole post, you would have seen this “Weight Watchers’ friendly! Less than 2 smart points per serving for plain breadsticks.”