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                        Baking With Yogurt<5>
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                         from Dannon Yogurt
                  submitted by Elaine Weyant, R.D.

  1. Dannon plain yogurt is the most versatile product for cooking.
     Lemon & vanilla yogurt work well in fruit dishes, some salad
     dressings, and desserts.  Fruited yogurts are great in shakes
     and snacks to add richness with less fat and cholesterol.

  2. Cook, bake or freeze yogurt, but remember the active cultures
     will not survive the heating or freezing process, although the
     good nutrition is retained.

  3. Dannon yogurt has a delicate gel structure, so gently stir or
     fold into other ingredients.  To measure, spoon yogurt into a
     dry measuring cup and level off with a straight-edged spatula.

  4. When yogurt is allowed to stand, a liquid called whey may
     separate out.  Simply stir it back in before using.

  5. If heat must be applied, keep it low.  High temperatures can
     cause separation, evaporation of liquid, and a resulting curdled
     appearance.  However, flavor and nutrition are not affected.

  6. To help prevent yogurt from separating in cooked dishes, blend 1
     tbsp. of cornstarch with a small amount of yogurt, stir into
     remaining cup of yogurt and use in recipes according to
     directions.

  7. For a streamlined base for soups, casseroles or cooked sauces,
     add 2 tbsp. of rice flour or sweet rice flour to each cup of
     Dannon plain yogurt.

  8. To make plain yogurt thicker, empty a pint of Dannon yogurt into
     a bowl lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth, bring up
     the edges, tie with a string, and suspend the resulting bag over
     the bowl in the refrigerator, letting it drip for about two
     hours.

Alternatives
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  1. Blend 1 tsp. gluten-free Dijon mustard with 1 cup Dannon Plain
     Yogurt, salt & pepper to taste, and use instead of mayonnaise in
     tuna or chicken salad.  Add herbs if desired.

  2. Instead of using cream cheese or sour cream, blend 1/2 cup plain
     yogurt and 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (without vinegar, if possible)
     as a base for dips.

  3. Substitute plain yogurt for at least half the sour cream in many
     recipes without sacrificing taste or texture.

  4. Slenderize sandwich fillings with plain yogurt in place of
     mayonnaise.

  5. Use plain yogurt instead of milk or cream in mashed potatoes and
     pasta dishes.  Top baked potatoes with a dollop of yogurt
     sprinkled with chives or real bacon bits.

  6. Replace the sour cream called for in many cakes with plain or
     vanilla yogurt.  Add 1 tsp. baking soda to dry ingredients with
     leavening called for in recipe.

  7. Lighten up a tuna or chicken salad by mixing with yogurt instead
     of mayonnaise.  Add a sprinkle of curry powder & a handful of
     raisins.  DELICIOUS!