Homemade Yogurt first time for me was a success!

[cinpow]

I just taught myself from an youtube video. it was so easy, If I had knew this earlier, I would have save so much more money from getting store brought yogurts. This is even cheaper than using coupons for yogurts and its soooo easy! I used 2% milk since it was going to pass the expiry date soon, didn't want to waste it. I know most people recommends using home milk to get a more solid result.

Here is what I used:

3 tlsp of store brought yogurt
3 tlsp of sour cream
1.2L of 2% milk

i kept it in a warmed up slow cooker for 8 hours and yogurt is what I got! is not as solid as how it should be with homo milk, but its still good for a first timer. the photo shows one that has not been in the fridge yet. I just putted it in the fridge for over night and hope it will become little more thicker in the morning.

[tasha313]

Great job !!!
Homemade is always cheaper, better and usually tastes better.. AND feels better.. (you know... pride wise )

[SharonMe]

Isn't it amazing how easy and tasty.
I've read you can also make yogurt drinks using home made yogurt.
I made some a while back. Love it!!

[moon18]

My mom always used to prefer the home made compared to shop bought. Just a tip for you. The way u have put in a spoon just to show how thick your Yogrut it; never do this again in a freshly set Yogrut. After your Yogrut is 90% set put it in the fridge. And only insert in a spoon after the Yogrut has been in the fridge for few hours. This way 1) the Yogrut donot become too sour or taste better and sweeter, 2) the water does not get separated immediately from Yogrut as it is better set so a better texture of Yogrut will be achieved.
Well done for your effort and learning something. keep it up

[cinpow]

My mom always used to prefer the home made compared to shop bought. Just a tip for you. The way u have put in a spoon just to show how thick your Yogrut it; never do this again in a freshly set Yogrut. After your Yogrut is 90% set put it in the fridge. And only insert in a spoon after the Yogrut has been in the fridge for few hours. This way 1) the Yogrut donot become too sour or taste better and sweeter, 2) the water does not get separated immediately from Yogrut as it is better set so a better texture of Yogrut will be achieved.
Well done for your effort and learning something. keep it up

i actually took a few bites of it already, lol...my bf thought I made tofu and ask me for some. it was a turnoff when I told him its yogurt. he never likes yogurt. thanks for the tip moon

[oscarandme]

Great job Cinpow. I am going to try too. You make it look so easy...thank you for sharing. and moon18 too for the trick. I don't have a sow cooker, hoping Santa will bring one, can I make it on the stove or oven? only if you know...

[Zonny]

I would like to try this, but wonder if it would be cheaper. Milk is $5 -$7 for four litres here. How much yogurt would that make?

[cushiebunny]

I have a yogurt maker but haven't used it yet because it makes tiny cups. This is more up my alley. Going to youtube it. Thanks!

[Sunshyne1]

hmmm...I give my dog plain yogurt every day to help him with his stomach issues. But the yogurt I buy has to have active bacterial culture for him to get any benefit from it. So I guess this wouldn't work for him...cause I don't think i want to go throwing bacterial culture around my kitchen! lol

[freeisnice]

good job.
Next time if you are using 2% milk try adding some milk powder, it will also make it thicker.
Also your next batches will be better because your starter is fresh.
Just remember to keep making it once every few days to keep your starter going.
If you still have too much of the old yogurt and dont want to make new one, try making like a half cup or so keep your starter fresh and not sour.
and as time progresses you will not need the slow cooker to keep it warm, just putting it in a oven with out turning it on( just the enclosed space heat) will also do.

[Kwala]

Very nice. I sometimes make yogurt at home as my mom used to make it. Very simple. Bring the milk to a boil (you have to make sure it has boiled otherwise it does not become solid). Cool it to the temperature when it is warm (don't put it in the fridge to cool). I usually put my finger in the milk to see it is warm (not hot not cold). Put the active culture (some store bought yogurts have it or you can buy it in a powder form). Cover it and leave it in a warm place. I usually leave it on top of my fridge or inside my oven or sometimes if I can't use any of those places will cover it with a blanket and approximately 3-4 hours later yogurt is ready. It will be faster if the milk was warm (not hot) but would take longer if the milk was only lukewarm. Once your yogurt is ready you can use the active culture from this yogurt to make the next batch. Very easy.

[cinpow]

i ate almost half of the yogurt myself already, I add jam to it, which is what I had at home, but it was great, because i can control how sweet I wanted it. I find the store bought ones are overly sweet. I will use the rest for smootie. I m going to make one more batch with homo milk for my kids.

[sona]

I make yogurt at home all the time and use the same method as Kwala described. There is no need for sour cream. You can also leave it in the oven with only the oven light on for warmth. I also cover the container with a dish cloth to keep it warm.

[shantayl]

thanks for sharing!! never even thought of making yogurt! can't wait to try

[cinpow]

i just put a new batch in the slow cooker now, hope to see some nice yogurt tomorrow morning!