Greek yogurt flour garlic bread is my go-to for busy weeknights when I need something quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing. It skips the yeast and long rise times, using Greek yogurt and self-rising flour to create a soft, tender dough with just the right chew. Add a buttery garlic topping, and it bakes up golden and flavorful in under 30 minutes. This simple bread came to life one night when I had nothing but pantry basics — and now, it’s a family favorite. It’s easy, protein-rich, and perfect with soups, salads, or even solo.
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Greek Yogurt Flour Garlic Bread: The Easy, High-Protein Twist on a Classic
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Greek yogurt flour garlic bread is fluffy, golden, and full of flavor — no yeast needed. It’s quick to make, protein-packed, and comes together with just a few ingredients. Perfect for busy nights when you want real comfort food fast.
Ingredients
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1 cup self-rising flour
(or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt) -
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
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1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
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1–2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
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Optional: shredded cheese, chopped parsley, sea salt flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix the Greek yogurt and flour together in a bowl until a sticky dough forms.
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Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and shape into a round or oval loaf.
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Combine melted butter and garlic, and brush generously over the dough.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
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The dough will be sticky — flour your hands lightly to shape it.
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Add herbs or cheese for extra flavor.
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Great as a side, or sliced for sandwiches and dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ loaf)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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Greek Yogurt Flour Garlic Bread – No Yeast Recipe
Greek yogurt flour garlic bread doesn’t need yeast to be delicious. You don’t need yeast to make flavorful bread. This Greek yogurt flour garlic bread comes together fast, using ingredients you probably already have. The dough rises in the oven, thanks to the simple combo of self-rising flour and Greek yogurt.
Why This Works
Self-rising flour includes baking powder, which reacts with the acidity in Greek yogurt to create a light, tender texture. There’s no kneading, no rise time — just mix, shape, and bake. The result? Golden garlic bread with a soft center and crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
(or use 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt) - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- Optional: parsley, shredded cheese, sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix flour and yogurt in a bowl until soft dough forms.
Shape into a small loaf or flatbread.
Combine melted butter with garlic; brush over top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Flavor Boosts for Greek Yogurt Flour Garlic Bread
Greek yogurt flour garlic bread is great on its own — but it’s also a perfect canvas for adding bold flavors. You can keep it simple or dress it up depending on what you have in the fridge.
Garlic Upgrades & Add-Ins:
- Roasted garlic adds a sweet, mellow depth.
- Mix garlic powder into the dough for an extra punch.
- Stir in shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar).
- Sprinkle parmesan or herbs on top before baking.
- Add chili flakes or everything bagel seasoning for a fun twist.
I’ve used sharp cheddar with this dough before and it reminded me of the comfort you get from dishes like our coconut chicken fingers. Bold flavors work well with the bread’s soft, chewy base.
How to Serve or Store:
To store, wrap leftovers in foil and keep at room temp for 1–2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or low oven until warmed through. The bread stays soft but toasts up nicely, too.
Greek yogurt flour garlic bread isn’t just fast — it’s flexible. You can switch up the flavor, make it into breadsticks, or even use it for mini pizzas.
Pair with soup, eggs, or try it alongside our pistachio butter recipe. For more pantry-friendly magic, see the coffee loophole recipe.
FAQs About Greek Yogurt Flour Garlic Bread
Can I make bread with Greek yogurt?
Totally. I’ve done it on those nights when I needed something fast and had zero interest in messing with yeast. Greek yogurt makes the dough soft and easy, and in this Greek yogurt flour garlic bread, it’s the reason it turns out tender and flavorful with hardly any work.
What does adding yogurt to bread dough do?
Yogurt keeps it soft, helps the bread rise a bit, and adds a subtle tang I really love. It’s one of those simple things that makes the final loaf feel homemade in the best way — no eggs, no yeast, just two things you’ve probably got in the fridge.
Can you use Greek yogurt instead of yeast?
Well, it’s not an even swap — but for this recipe? Yeah, it works like a charm. When you mix Greek yogurt with self-rising flour, it gives the dough enough lift to bake up golden and fluffy, no rise time needed.
How do you make dough with just flour and yogurt?
This is my kind of recipe — dump a cup of Greek yogurt into a cup of self-rising flour, stir it up, and shape the dough. It’s a little sticky, but it comes together quickly. Then just bake and enjoy warm, buttery garlic bread in under 30 minutes.
Conclusion
This Greek yogurt flour garlic bread isn’t fancy — and that’s exactly the point. It came from a night when I was tired, out of yeast, and still needed something warm on the table. And honestly? It’s become one of those recipes I make on repeat.
What I love most is that it works with you, not against you. You can throw it together with what you’ve got, switch it up with cheese or herbs, and it always turns out comforting and golden.
If your days are anything like mine — busy, noisy, real — then this bread fits right in.
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