The yogurt shortcrust pastry is a basic recipe like the classic shortcrust pastry, easy to make and perfect for preparing pies and cookies. A light variant prepared without butter and oil in the dough, but with yogurt, flour, eggs, and sugar. As easy and quick to make as classic shortcrust pastry, but certainly lighter. I used whole yogurt, but you can also use Greek yogurt if you wish. If you want to make a cocoa shortcrust pastry, then you can replace a part of the flour with some unsweetened cocoa.
The most important thing for preparing the shortcrust pastry is to use yogurt that is not too liquid. A basic recipe where you can also involve the little ones at home in the preparation and share a different moment with them. Now, follow me into the kitchen, because the yogurt shortcrust pastry quick and light will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Rest time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 180.17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.97 (g) of which sugars 16.75 (g)
- Proteins 4.72 (g)
- Fat 1.15 (g) of which saturated 0.53 (g)of which unsaturated 0.39 (g)
- Fibers 0.73 (g)
- Sodium 13.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 64 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4.4 oz yogurt (whole vanilla)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry Board
- Plastic Wrap
Steps
To prepare the yogurt shortcrust pastry, first pour the yogurt, sugar, and egg into a bowl and mix with a fork or spoon until all the ingredients are combined.
Next, add the flour and baking powder and incorporate them into the mixture, continuing to mix first with the spoon and then knead by hand until a smooth and homogeneous dough is obtained.
Then wrap the shortcrust pastry in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour before using it for pies and cookies.
The yogurt shortcrust pastry is ready! Take it from the refrigerator and use it to prepare pies or cookies. Once the cookies or pie are prepared, place them back in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking. This way, they will maintain their shape during baking.
Variations and Tips for Yogurt Shortcrust Pastry
The yogurt shortcrust pastry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one or two days, wrapped in plastic wrap.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Yogurt Shortcrust Pastry
How can I make cocoa yogurt shortcrust pastry?
For cocoa shortcrust pastry with yogurt in the dough, replace 1 oz of flour with the same amount of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Can I freeze shortcrust pastry?
Yes, you can freeze the shortcrust pastry in freezer in wrapped portions with plastic wrap. Alternatively, you can roll out the shortcrust pastry in the desired shape and freeze it by placing it on a tray.
How long can frozen shortcrust pastry be stored?
Frozen shortcrust pastry can be stored for up to 3 months.
How can I roll out the shortcrust pastry to an even thickness?
To achieve even thickness across the shortcrust pastry, you can use an adjustable rolling pin, or alternatively, you can place two wooden sticks (like sushi sticks) on either side of the pastry.
