Best Yogurt Crust Pastry Recipes

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED YOGURT TART

Steps:

• Working on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12" circle 1/8 to 1/4" thick; Fit into the pan, pressing against bottom and up the sides; Trim to 1/2" and crimp edges; Chill about 30 minute.
• Fit a round of parchment or wax paper or aluminum foil into bottom of the crust, fill with dried beans, rice or pie weights; Blind bake crust 20-25 minutes in a 400* oven, until set and lightly browned.
• Remove weights and liner; Cool to room temperature on a rack and lower oven to 325*.
• Beat the eggs and sugar together until they thicken slightly and turn pale, 2-3 minutes.
• Fold in yogurt and vanilla, mix just until blended.
• Gradually add the flour through a sifter, folding it in gently.
• Pour the yogurt filling into the cooled tart shell, smoothing the top; the filling will only come about 2/3's of the way to the top.
• Scatter the fruit over the top of the tart; it will push the filling to the top of the crust.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts around the edge of the tart.
• Place tart on jelly roll pan to catch drips and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden; Transfer to rack and cool to room temperature.
• Unmold tart; Serve at room temperature, or chilled if desired; sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
• Serve the same day as baked; cover and refrigerate.

YOGURT CRUST/ PASTRY

Steps:

• Place the flour in a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yogurt. Mix with your hands or a fork until the dough forms a ball.
• Cover the dougnh in plastic wrap and in a refregirator for half an hour before using.

YOGURT PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Sift flour and add salt.
• Add yogurt to flour and blend in mixer.
• Add cold water until flour is moistened.
• Roll out on floured board.
• Press desired amount into pie plate.