Yogurt is so simple to make and so much better tasting than store bought that it's a no brainer why to make it yourself. It's just healthier and better tasting!
My favorite yogurt brands are either Stoneybrook or Brown cow yogurt. My favorite flavors are vanilla, coffee, lemon, maple or honey. And I can make all of these flavors at home as well as hundreds more using my International Book of Yogurt that I also bought along with the yogurt maker, extra glass jars and yogurt starter.
First, I raised up the milk temperature to 160 degrees. And then allowed it to cool to between 110-115 degrees degrees-
Then I strained it, which at first I thought was weird and a waste of time, but straining does remove any 'skin', lumps, bumps etc.
Then I add the starter. Some folks just use a scoop of unflavered yogurt as their starter, but it might not be fresh or it could have something artificial, plus you need to prepare the yogurt starter. So for now I just use the powder starter and it works great.
Then it's time to whisk the starter into the warm milk.
Then it's time to fill the glass containers with the milk/yogurt mixture
The yogurt machine cooks the mixture for about 6-7 hours until it is coagulated and sweet, tart and delicious!
Only thing wrong with this yogurt maker, is that, even though their are 7 glass cups, we go through one 7 batch of yogurt in one day with our family of five! I wish we could produce more yogurt without having to buy a second yogurt maker....
I suppose I should be greatful, though. My kids love my homemade yogurt so much that they want to eat it all day long. Yum!
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You had asked me about homade yogurt at my blog and I did a two part tutorial, did you ever see it? The reason I'm asking is I sometimes use both methods in one day to ensure I have enough, especially if I'm going to be using some in a recipe, or sharing with the chickens or something. Just an idea!! I know it goes quickly!! :)
Your home madeyogurt looks wonderful. I use the recipe in the Tightwad Gazette, heating pad and canning jars. It makes a HUGE batch. I also make yogurt cheese, its easy and like cream cheese. The kids like it sweetened with jam and put on a cracker.
Isn't there a way to replicate the yogurt cooker process in your oven? Low temp + a pan of water???
Just me guessing.
I love yogurt, but don't know if I'm brave enough to make it myself. No one eats it but me.
Looks yummy! Great photo's of the process. Can't wait to make some of our own one day.
Very cool!
The yogurt looks delicious. I always wanted to try making it. Now I may just do that. Thanks!
That's really cool....man, it makes me want to try some! It looks so yummy! ;-)
Hi farm mom,
Yes, it does go quickly. I'd love to learn how to make bigger batches. I will check out your post on homemade yogurt tomorrow.
sugarcreekstuff,
the bigger batches with heting pad and canning jars sounds awesome! And I actually have a recipe for the yogurt cheese in my Yogurt book. I can't wait to try it.
Hi CeeCee,
You should try it, just for yourself. It's so worth it and so healthy. With the smaller batches, like the electric yogurt makers use, you'd make just enough for you anyway.
Unfortunately, for me, my kids could eat yogurt all day long, so 7 jars just aren't cutting it! hehe
sea2shore, Ga Farm_girl, Mel and Gudl,
Thanks for stopping by, and you really must try to make some yourself sometime. It truly does taste much better than store bought. I'd love to share some with you!
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