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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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 Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 11:59:36 AM
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Does anyone recommend one yogurt maker over another? I love yogurt-have goats-now I want to make my own-any suggestions-recipes etc???
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 1:50:47 PM
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When I used to eat dairy I made my yogurt in a glass jar in my oven. I have a gas oven with a pilot light so the average temp is around 100 degrees I would put a rag in door to vent to 90. Some people use a heating pad to make yogurt. No need to spend on a gadget. My grandmother had an old greek neighbor who made yogurt everyday on the counter - no heat. Just 1/2 cup active yogurt to one gallon whole milk (boiled to kill wrong bacteria if using raw milk) sit over night and done in the morning.
Jane
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 04:36:52 AM
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If you are using raw milk, gently heat to 8 cups to 180 degrees, let the temp drop to about 110 degrees, scoop out a cup or so of the hot milk, mix in 1/2 cup of plain yogurt with active cultures (avoid those with additives). Mix the whole she-bang back together. Pour into mason jars (my preference) and put in a warm place (top of the fridge, next to the radiator, I preheat my oven to warm when I start the process, turn it off so it cools down slightly) for 8 hours or so. I also tuck my jars in with a bath towel and put a casserole of hot water on the bottom shelf to keep the temp right around 100 degrees. The longer it sits in the oven the tarter it will get. It'll firm up nicely and even a bit more more once you put it in the fridge. If you like it firmer add a couple tablespoons of dry milk powder (I don't care for instant, I like regular milk powder) when you are hating the milk.
Since I use pasteurized milk, I heat mine in the microwave to 110 degrees and then follow the recipe the same way.
You can also use a slow cooker if you have one:
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html
Don't waste your money on a maker if you have a stove!
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 04:38:03 AM
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Ummm, heating the milk...not hating it...guess I should proof read!
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 10:07:38 AM
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I made yogurt yesterday using the crockpot method that you gave me & so far so good. I am going to flavor it today!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 6:07:33 PM
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You guys got me interested and after searching a few blogs I,too, made crockpot yogurt. It's wonderful. my recipe is from the blog Rich foods for Lean times It was nice and firm. I'm lovin it.
Thanks for bringing this subject up. :-)
TEDDIE
Sewing Forever, Housework Whenever
I have SABLE ( Stash Accumulating Beyond Life Expectancy) |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 09:19:42 AM
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what is their web address?
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
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Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 07:21:24 AM
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Karla,
The blog is called Rich food for Lean times you can google it or the link is http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/
Enjoy!
TEDDIE
Sewing Forever, Housework Whenever
I have SABLE ( Stash Accumulating Beyond Life Expectancy) |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 08:33:23 AM
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Mine did not come out too firm-I did however flavor it with sugar free jello & that helped. I think I am going to try adding more next time. My husband is diabetic & we watch sugar wherever we can!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 10:38:38 AM
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Here it is Channah!
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 1:30:54 PM
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Thank you so much Karla!! My other goat is going to have her babies in a week and she gives up to a gallon of rich creamy milk each day so we always have lots of milk and don't know what to do with it all. lol Hugs!!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 3:08:15 PM
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We have a Deni yogurt maker it works pretty well. It has 6 little jars, each is 6 ounces.I've tried boughtn cultures, my own yogurt and regular and Greek yogurt as starters. The Greek yogurt is more expensive but seems to make a better final product.
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chrystaldale
Farmgirl in Training
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Chrystal
WV
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 6:35:44 PM
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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol
Canada
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Posted - May 07 2010 : 6:06:59 PM
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Sometimes I add a bit of powdered milk to the regular milk when I make yogurt so it gets a firmer consistency, otherwise it is a bit runnier than what you get with the commercial varieties. I agree with Cindy Lou that a Greek yogurt starter seems to get a better final product for me than regular. My yogurt maker is a Euro Cuisine. Found it at my local health store. Before that I used an old Contempra that I found at a garage sale for $1. While I've made yogurt with the heating pad method, and the crockpot method, my yogurt consistently worked out the best in the yogurt maker.
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 05:31:16 AM
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When I first made yogurt, I was really fussy about the temp to keep it as it was doing its thing. I would put it in a covered glass bowl then in a styrofoam cooler and keep checking the temp and adjusting the temp with hot water being very particular about keeping it at 110 degrees. Then one day, being in a hurry, I put it in my over the range microwave and turned on the light under it. Works like a charm and no hassle at all. Works for me.
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 17 2010 : 06:18:36 AM
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I picked up my yogurt maker out of the Territoral Seed catalog. You can use the jars that come with it or use the supplied larger lid and use larger mason jars. They also stock the innoculant for the yogurt. I love mine.
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
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