If you’re looking for a simple, quick, and light recipe to make homemade shortcrust pastry, you’re in the right place! The yogurt shortcrust pastry is a butter-free variant, ideal for those who want to enjoy wholesome desserts with a touch of freshness. Perfect for soft cookies, light tarts, and breakfast treats, this recipe is made in a few minutes with easily available ingredients.
In a single bowl, we mix together egg, sugar (or erythritol for a sugar-free version), lemon zest, and plain yogurt. Then we add vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, and baking powder to get a soft and fragrant dough.

I wanted to make cookies, and to make it even more delicious, I also added dark chocolate chips. I kneaded quickly until I got the perfect consistency.
This yogurt shortcrust pastry without butter is ideal for those who follow a healthier diet but do not want to give up taste. It’s a versatile base, also suitable for beginners in the kitchen. Thanks to its elastic consistency and delicate flavor, it will win everyone over.😊
Discover how to prepare the best yogurt shortcrust pastry in a few steps and bring fragrant, light, and irresistible desserts to the table.

Quick Shortcrust Pastry

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Very Cheap
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Cooking methods: No Cooking
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1 egg
lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Tools

Yogurt shortcrust pastry without butter

1 Bowl bowls
1 Scale kitchen scale
1 Dough Pricker dough pricker

Steps

Yogurt shortcrust pastry without butter

In a large bowl, pour the egg, sugar (or erythritol), yogurt, and lemon zest.
Mix with a spatula or whisk until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Add the vegetable oil and continue mixing.
Gradually add the sifted flour with the baking powder, mixing until you get a soft but not sticky dough. If desired, add the chocolate chips and knead quickly with your hands.
The yogurt shortcrust pastry is ready!