Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough – a simple, fuss-free recipe made with plain Greek (or Bulgarian) yogurt, flour, yeast, some water, and an egg. This easy dough is perfect for homemade pizza or even for making fried bread, like the traditional Bulgarian Mekitsa.

Let me show you a lovely recipe for a (pizza) dough, made with plain Yogurt and traditionally used across Bulgaria to prepare all sorts of meals. Also check my recipe for Italian pizza dough – it’s really good. If in a mood for more Bulgarian delights – check my Recipes here.

Behind the Bites

A dough made with plain yogurt is a staple across Bulgaria. For generations, it has been used to prepare the beloved Mekitsa—a traditional Bulgarian fried bread often enjoyed for breakfast. In recent years, home cooks have also started using this versatile dough to make pizzas and small buns.

The dough is traditionally made with Bulgarian plain yogurt, which has a noticeably tangier flavor compared to, for example, plain Greek yogurt. However, in recent years, many commercial Bulgarian yogurt brands have begun offering varieties with a more neutral taste—still without any added sweeteners.

Bulgarian yogurt, known locally as kiselo mlyako (кисело мляко), is a traditional fermented dairy product beloved by many. What sets Bulgarian yogurt apart is the use of a specific combination of live bacterial strains—Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. These two work symbiotically to give the yogurt its distinctive tangy flavor and smooth, creamy texture.