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Sunday Snapshots: Yogurt Pastry Dough

July 8, 2012 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

This Sunday I would like to share some snapshots of my pastry dough experiment. Enjoy!

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

When the weather turns hot I crave light meals. Feeling hot, sweaty and eating a heavy meal on a summer day is torture to me. To avoid the heaviness of a meat meal we eat a lot of vegan and vegetarian meals, like the one in these photos. The few times I turn the oven on during summer months is usually to bake something quick like a tart or galette. Of course summer is not complete without several batches of roasted tomatoes.

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

Last year I shared my recipe for roasted tomatoes. I am still shocked at how popular that post has been. In fact it’s the number one search engine inquiry that brings people to Spicie Foodie. To think I almost didn’t share the recipe, a good lesson to be learned.

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

This weekend I decided to experiment with pastry dough. When I went to the fridge I found hardly any butter but plenty of yogurt. I decided to experiment using yogurt in place of butter. Immediately I knew that the dough would be used for a roasted tomato tart. It’s been a very hot and humid weekend so a light roasted tomato tart with a salad on the side was a perfect Saturday dinner.

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

You can find my recipe for roasted tomatoes here,http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2011/09/07/how-to-roast-tomatoes/ Below is how I made the yogurt dough.

You will also need:
roasted tomatoes, recipe here
goat cheese

Yogurt Pastry Dough
2 cups or 240 grams all purpose white flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white sugar
1/2 cup or 150 grams regular unsweetened white yogurt (do not use low fat)
1 tbsp whole milk

1. Combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Little by little begin adding the yogurt to the flour mix, use a wooden spoon to fold in. Continue until the dough becomes coarse crumbs. Add the milk once the yogurt has been added to the flour. You may or may not need the milk, it depends on how humid or your kitchen is.

2. Use your hands to gather the dough into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap or place inside a plastic bag. Leave to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Once dough has rested for 30 minutes, roll out and arrange roasted tomatoes in center. Sprinkle goat cheese over the tomatoes, fold edges over tomatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 200 C or
392 F.

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

The yogurt dough was light and a little flaky. After I baked mine I did a little research and found others also mixed in butter for an even flakier dough. Next time I’ll have to try that. But regardless the galette was really good and the yogurt dough complimented perfectly.

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

How about you, have you ever made pastry dough using yogurt?

Sunday Snapshots, yogurt pastry dough, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, galette, Spicie Foodie

More roasted tomato recipes:
– Roasted Tomato and Gouda Strudel
– Flaky Roasted Tomato and Parmesan Tart
– Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce with Garlic and Oregano by A Food Centric Life
– Tomato Confit BLT by The Meaning of Pie

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Filed Under: Baked, Sunday Snapshots, Vegan/Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Asiya says

    July 8, 2012 at 06:34

    Wow!!! I’ve never heard of making pastry dough with yogurt…love it!!! I always avoid making pastry doughs b/c of all the butter. Never thought of making it with yogurt..love the idea! Definitely have to give this a try soon. Thx for sharing!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 8, 2012 at 14:34

      Lol, that’s why I also avoid making pastry dough. I rather buy it so I don’t have to see all the butter go into it:)

  2. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    July 8, 2012 at 07:12

    I love the idea of using yogurt in the pastry dough. What a great idea, will be trying this soon! (And roasted tomatoes are one of my favorite things! :))

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 8, 2012 at 14:34

      Let me know how it works for you and if you tweak it. I’m going to keep practicing with it. Thanks Laura

  3. Rosa says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:28

    Lovely clicks and delicious looking galette! Great choice of toppings…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 8, 2012 at 14:35

      Thank you Rosa!

  4. The Mistress of Spices says

    July 8, 2012 at 13:56

    Gorgeous shots as always! And I love the combination of roasted tomatoes and goat cheese. And here is a pastry dough that I think that even I could make!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 8, 2012 at 14:35

      Thank you:)

  5. claudia lamascolo says

    July 8, 2012 at 14:21

    your talent in photography is impecable!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 8, 2012 at 14:35

      Thanks Claudia!

  6. RecipeNewZ says

    July 8, 2012 at 21:17

    This is a gorgeous tart! I have used sour cream in pastry dough, but never yogurt. This is certainly something to try – and less calories too :-). And, needless to say, the photos are beautiful, as always!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:06

      Hi Elana,
      Thanks! I’ve also used sour cream and it works much the same.

  7. kitchenriffs says

    July 8, 2012 at 21:51

    It’s funny what searches bring people to our blogs. It’s not number one, but my post on simple syrup daily brings new views. It’s just sugar water! Nothing could be easier. Anyway, lovely pictures here. Easy method, and it sounds great. Very nice post – thank you.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:06

      See, it goes to show you that even the simplest recipes are good to share with others. Thank you:)

  8. Nandita says

    July 8, 2012 at 23:10

    I had never thought that pastry dough could be made with yogurt. i could do without all that butter. Great recipe and lovely photographs as always :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:07

      Thanks Nandita!

  9. Vicki Bensinger says

    July 8, 2012 at 23:52

    This is lovely. I’ve never tried a pastry dough using yogurt, I’m so excited to try it. Delicious and of course your photos are stunning!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:07

      Hi Vicki,
      You should try it sometime. Even if in the end you prefer the butter one it’s always good to give new recipes a try. Thanks:)

  10. Ramona says

    July 9, 2012 at 01:57

    I love how you spend your Sundays!! What a fantastic tomato tart! :) Hope you had a wonderful weekend my friend. :)

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:08

      Hi Ramona,
      Thank you! I did and hope you did as well:)

  11. Suzanne Perazzini says

    July 9, 2012 at 01:57

    This looks interesting though I must admit that during the week, I have no time to make the pastry as well as the filling but I could in the weekend. You have actually inspired me with this tart to change my plan for dinner and use up whatever I can find in the fridge and throw it into a pastry shell. Tomatoes, feta, parsley pesto, salami……. I will have to see when I get home from work. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:08

      Hi Suzanne,
      Your tart sounds really good, the inspiration comes back to me:) Thanks!

  12. Eha says

    July 9, 2012 at 03:34

    Do I make pastry dough with yogurt? Mmh! I normally don’t make dough: don’t bake!! But this appeals hugely and I love yogurt and tomatoes and those photos are unreal. You’ve convinced me :) ! [Not said to ‘crack you up’ – I am ABSOLUTELY serious!]

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:10

      Hi Eha,
      I tend to buy most of my pastry dough, too time consuming to make it from scratch. Hehe, okay you didn’t crack me up this time. I believe you;)

  13. Holly says

    July 9, 2012 at 08:39

    I wish I had read your post before this morning. I tried making a pastry dough with olive oil yesterday and it didn’t work out so well. The taste was fine, but it baked unevenly for some reason. This might have been better. Would Greek yogurt work?

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:11

      Hi Holly,
      I actually love olive oil pastry. Sorry it didn’t work out to well, perhaps it’s your oven? Yes, Greek yogurt would work great.

  14. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    July 9, 2012 at 17:35

    I always welcome a new recipe on a favorite theme—and yogurt pastry is definitely something I appreciate. So tender.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:13

      Thanks Victoria!

  15. Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    July 9, 2012 at 19:35

    Oh, wow! Genius! Thanks for sharing this! Will definitely bookmark this for when I am out of butter and craving to make a dough!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 9, 2012 at 23:13

      Thanks Jen!

  16. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    July 10, 2012 at 09:50

    Hmmm! Roasted tomatoes and goat cheese. What a delicious combination, Nancy! Your dough seems perfect for wrapping these delicious toppings. Yum…. getting hungry here.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 11, 2012 at 21:04

      The combination works very nicely. Thanks Nami!

  17. tania@mykitchenstories.com.au says

    July 12, 2012 at 13:36

    What a lovely summer meal Nancy. I love cooking with things in the fridge, you’ve chosen inspiring ingredients. I want to try that pastry

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 13, 2012 at 00:02

      Thanks Tania! There’s no better way of cleaning out the fridge;)

  18. Joy says

    July 13, 2012 at 00:48

    Love love this recipe.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 13, 2012 at 21:29

      Thank Joy!

  19. Meeta says

    July 13, 2012 at 09:16

    I love adding yogurt, sour cream or quark to the dough it’s something I learned when I moved to Germany (they make a very specific quark oil dough for many of their tarts and sheet cakes) Loving the flavors here!

    • Spicie Foodie says

      July 13, 2012 at 21:31

      Hi Meeta,
      I’ve never tried using quark, so thanks for the tip. Thank you:)

  20. DB-The Foodie Stuntman says

    July 16, 2012 at 23:02

    I hear you on heavy meals during warm weather. I get around it by grilling!

  21. Magic of Spice says

    July 18, 2012 at 21:07

    Pasty dough with yogurt sounds wonderful! And your galette is just gorgeous! I do think that roasted tomatoes are indeed a delight, and they work beautifully here!

  22. Karin Anderson (Karin's Bäckerei) says

    August 29, 2012 at 05:39

    Like Meeta, I was thinking this must be similar to a dough made with quark. The roasted tomato topping with goat cheese sounds very nice.

    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 30, 2012 at 14:19

      Thanks!

  23. Kahlil says

    September 28, 2014 at 10:34

    I used the dough but I mad it with blackberries instead of tomatoes n cheese and it turned out great, the juice leaked through a bit though but it tasted awesome anyway

    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 29, 2014 at 20:40

      That sounds fantastic! :)

  24. Prachi Garg says

    September 15, 2015 at 14:35

    Hi Nancy,
    I am Prachi from Divine Spice Box. I have been meaning to make Galettes myself but the use of butter was keeping me from trying it out. Yesterday i came across ur recipe and took inspirations from your recipe to create my first Galette.. Ur recipe is so so good ! Love it !!
    Thanks for this post !

    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 15, 2015 at 22:47

      Hi Prachi! That’s great, I’m glad you were finally able to make galettes and also try out my recipe. Thank you!

  25. Sam says

    May 14, 2016 at 20:52

    Super idea! But can you tell a rough amount for the tomatoes you use for the recipe.

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