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Farm Kitchen:  Homemade yogurt?  |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
204 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 07:12:19 AM
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If you find one please post it.
I have tried several times but it always seems to taste bitter.
Tammyb |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
7163 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 08:46:35 AM
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I have a yogurt maker that I bought used on line years ago. I haven't made any in awhile because I've gotten hooked on Stoneyfield whole milk French Vanilla. It is so good. But when I do make it I use cow milk because goat milk makes a runnier yogurt. I have seen where people put it in the oven overnight or in a cooler on a hot pad. You have to get the milk to 186 degrees I think then keep it at a certain temp for several hours. I know, not much help. But the yogurt makers are great and not very expensive. And come with directions. I paid $5 for mine.
Kris
Life is what you make it. Always has been. Always will be. |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 12:18:45 PM
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I bought a yogurt maker on line but have not had any luck yet ... always runny even with raw milk
what am I doing wrong?
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
674 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 1:13:37 PM
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I have a yogurt maker, one with 7 jars in it. I use it all of the time and the yogurt turns out fine. The recipe I use with it is 4 cups milk (I use whole milk) heated to 180 degrees and then cooled to 110 degrees. Add 1 package of yogourmet (starter)mix well and pour into jars. Mine usually takes about 7-8 hours. If you don't have yogourmet then add 1/2 cup plain yogurt. Also you can add up to 1/3 cup powdered milk to help make a thicker yogurt. If you use the yogourmet you don't need to add the powdered milk. Hope this makes sense. There is a great book out there called "The Book of Yogurt", I highly reccomend it.
Lillian |
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 3:16:32 PM
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I have a recipe I've been using for about a year. We like it and it turns out well. I'll post later.....have to get supper ready.
Christine |
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 01:20:55 AM
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I found this recipe on the BYC forum and it was shared by MissPrissy.
I want to eventually get away from using the powdered milk, but this recipe has been the most successful for me. So, until I find the "perfect" recipe this is the one we will enjoy. It makes yummy smoothies. Sometimes, I add a bit of vanilla and sugar or honey for a sweeter yogurt. Most often I make it plain as I use this yogurt as a substitute for sour cream in dips. I make the yogurt in the morning and then it's ready after supper, pop it in the refrigerator and we have it for breakfast the next morning.
Christine
1 quart milk (I use our cow's milk)
1/3 cup powdered milk
2 heaping Tab. plain yogurt (plain - fruit....I can only get Dannon.)
Wash and sterilize quart jar and lid.
Combine milk and powdered milk in a large pan. (It takes some mixing to incorporate the powdered milk.) Using a double boiler, heat slowly to 185 degrees.
Remove from heat and cool to 110 degrees.
While milk is cooling, fill a small cooler with boiling water. (I use a teapot full of water.) Close the cooler lid and allow to set.
When milk is 110 degrees mix in the yogurt, stirring well.
Pour into the quart jar.Wrap a dishtowel to insulate.
Using another jar, fill it with boiling water. Wrap in a dish towel.
Place both jars in a small cooler that you have previous heated with boiling water. (You have poured out the hot water before placing the jars inside.)
Allow the yogurt to incubate 10-12 hours. (It's usually done sooner.)
It's done when the milk is set. (Mine is solid.)
Refrigerate until cold. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 05:15:57 AM
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, Christine. Making yogurt is on my list of "must-dos" as I try to eat it every day! I am going to get everything I need today for a yogurt breakfast tomorrow. :)
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
204 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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JulieJ
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Julie
In The Trees
MD
USA
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 3:04:57 PM
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I'm happy to share the yogurt recipe. I hope you all have success with it and you like it.
Julie, I've tried it in the crock pot and it seemed I always got a grainy-like bottom layer. I thought it might be that it was cooked.
I was careful to put a towel on the bottom of the crockpot and I tried to make sure the water didn't get too warm.
Is there a trick to making yogurt in the crock pot?
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JulieJ
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Julie
In The Trees
MD
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 03:39:11 AM
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Hi Christine. This was the first time I made it, so I dont know if there's any tricks yet :) It wasnt grainy, but it also wasnt really thick. Planning to give your's a try this weekend.
My husband is a yogurt eater, but I cant get him to even taste what I already made. I think he's chicken to try homemade yogurt. I've been eating it for a week now and I'm still standing! |
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farm~maid
True Blue Farmgirl
176 Posts
Christine
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 3:31:13 PM
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Julie, I hope your husband gives it a try. Funny thing, I never could eat store bought yogurt before. I'd try it, but could never finish a carton. I just didn't care for it. But, the homemade yogurt is different. Maybe it's just me.........I've been known to be different.LOL
I enjoyed a bowl of yogurt for breakfast this morning. Topped it with blueberries and homemade granola - finally found a good recipe for that.
Christine |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2009 : 06:13:56 AM
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I made the crockpot yogurt last night and it worked!! Oh, so yummy and very easy to do. I actually started it yesterday morning and had my doubts because when I went to bed, it was still very liquidy. But, when I woke up this morning it was lovely and thick and delicious!! Pam, thanks for asking this question and Julie for giving us the crockpot recipe. Yum. 
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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milkmaid
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Heather
Higginsville
Missouri
USA
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
204 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 : 4:21:19 PM
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Thanks again - you all are the best! I'm going to have to try this too. I love the thick Fage yogurt and splurge on it every chance I get (hey, it's cheaper than chocolate, right?). Making my own would be wonderful.
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Homemade yogurt?
