tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post6799588121594501710..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: When you make your own yoghurt...Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67818246305802707892017-09-15T03:17:40.818-07:002017-09-15T03:17:40.818-07:00Oops Ive just seen Edwina posted the same method ....Oops Ive just seen Edwina posted the same method .... MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1543563305730095072017-09-15T03:16:40.826-07:002017-09-15T03:16:40.826-07:00Jane ,Ive just made a batch using a good tbs of sa...Jane ,Ive just made a batch using a good tbs of sachet yoghurt , 1.5 cups full cream milk powder ,in my Easi Yo Maker and left it for 12 -14 hours overnight.Its thick and tart but I dont have it on its own but mix it with warmed thawed blueberries or cherries. <br />This is the first time Ive made it this way , I usually make it by keep a few tbs of made yoghurt plus 1.5 to 1.75 cups milk powder.And I get about 4 tubs of yoghurt this way and then it gets too watery so I start again with a new pkt of yoghurt made up and do the same with that .Also our weather is colder and is 13-14 C overnight and today .HTH. Love Maria xxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24156906664835049992017-09-15T01:41:33.269-07:002017-09-15T01:41:33.269-07:00Vicki you can freeze what you don't use. Then ...Vicki you can freeze what you don't use. Then eat it like ice cream, add it to smoothies or let it thaw and eat it as fresh yoghurt - it's so good :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46210791808347384872017-09-15T01:39:40.646-07:002017-09-15T01:39:40.646-07:00OK, well milk powder will go rancid over time. I k...OK, well milk powder will go rancid over time. I keep mine in the freezer (I buy 15kg once a year). That may be the cause. Another thing that is important is fresh starter - yoghurt that has been open for a week or so won't make the same as a freshly opened yoghurt. Again, I buy a 200ml tum and freeze what I don't use. Then I keep some from the batch I've made to make another batch IF I'm going to make it straight away - otherwise I use some of the frozen starter. Good luck! I'll be waiting to hear how your next batch turns out.Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25202827368477232732017-09-14T16:22:43.602-07:002017-09-14T16:22:43.602-07:00Cath I'm in the sub tropics of Qld and it is w...Cath I'm in the sub tropics of Qld and it is warm. Both batches were checked after 12 hours and the water in the eziyo thermos was replaced with boiling water. The first effort was made with skim milk and it sort of worked. The second was made with full cream milk powder and it was revolting! I am wondering if the FC milk powder might be off? I will have another go and I will eventually get the lovely yoghurt that you and Annabel are making.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26440940731163195182017-09-14T07:24:00.084-07:002017-09-14T07:24:00.084-07:00Hi I have made yoghurt for years, with 2daughters ...Hi I have made yoghurt for years, with 2daughters and 5 grandkids it has been a considrable saving. I also make cultured buttermilk by the same method then I strain it through butter muslin overnight to make a soft white cheese which is lovely on fresh home made bread and even better with soft fruit. Also don't waste any whey, use it to make scones ( a tip from my grandmother). It makes them very light and fluffy.<br />Good luck with the kitchen.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82121240803786794672017-09-13T21:21:38.747-07:002017-09-13T21:21:38.747-07:00Annabel,
I'll take a dozen muffins please! I&#...Annabel,<br />I'll take a dozen muffins please! I'll trade you tomatoes! I don't use a lot of yogurt, but I am rethinking it now. I think sometimes just doing things to have the experience in case it's needed later is always a good thing. <br />XOXO<br />Vicky<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79948469633386902322017-09-13T16:31:54.404-07:002017-09-13T16:31:54.404-07:00Dear Fi, You are right, we can make more things th...Dear Fi, You are right, we can make more things than we imagine ourselves. I keep adding to the list... what next is the question! Oh yes... the pasta that is next! The kitchen is on its way back! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63410931136759654952017-09-13T16:30:26.644-07:002017-09-13T16:30:26.644-07:00Dear Maria, Im thinking yoghurt with carnation mil...Dear Maria, Im thinking yoghurt with carnation milk would be gorgeous! I might try a half and half mix as an experiment! Also I love berries and as you say this is such a healthy desert or breakfast! Thank you! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21775414665519580132017-09-13T03:09:54.789-07:002017-09-13T03:09:54.789-07:00Thanks so much for all of the lovely ideas to use ...Thanks so much for all of the lovely ideas to use up yoghurt. You are so creative Annabel!! I tried making homemade yoghurt years ago without great success, but I am inspired to try it again thanks to both you and Cath's advice above. Very exciting about your new floors too, it will be lovely for you when its all done! Take care, KellyKellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21608601128787065462017-09-13T02:59:41.499-07:002017-09-13T02:59:41.499-07:00Your house sounds frustrating at the moment but be...Your house sounds frustrating at the moment but bet you will be loving it when all done. I make heavenly Greek style yoghurt in my thermie. Soo easy. All in one pot and extremely cheap and have also made great cakes and pizza bases as well. I think Annabel that just about everything we buy can be made in n a homemade fashion. Looking forward to pics. Fi xxFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4876539550659373052017-09-12T23:55:48.982-07:002017-09-12T23:55:48.982-07:00Dear Annabel , loved all your ideas using yoghurt ...Dear Annabel , loved all your ideas using yoghurt and links to recipes are helpful .<br />I've had an Easiyo yoghurt maker for decades and used yoghurt in chocolate cakes , slices , muffins , pizza bases etc.<br />When we lived in Asia and couldn't get sachets an English friend showed me how to make yoghurt with Carnation milk but that was 20 years ago and I've forgotten that .<br />When hubby was working away from home and had to cut out his evening ice cream he came up with the idea to have blueberries mixed with Greek yoghurt . And then when I was sick this year I was looking for foods to relive ones gut and yoghurt and blueberries were mentioned .<br />So since then I've had that combo for breakfast most mornings .<br />Not to be confused with buying a blueberry yoghurt st the supermarket .<br />We buy frozen blueberries as they have much more flavour than what we get locally and I put a small handful in a dish and microwave approximately 30-45 seconds depending on your wattage snd amount of berries . The idea is to thaw them and have them warm , then mix with a few good dollops of plain Greek yoghurt , and it's delicious !<br />I've recently discovered frozen cherries and they are huge and also delicious with the yoghurt .<br />Glad to hear that many here are safe after Irma crossed their paths . Take care all in the zones , with love , Maria xxx<br />Ps keep strong Annabel amidst all that mayhem xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49208135116155036682017-09-12T22:52:27.437-07:002017-09-12T22:52:27.437-07:00That's no good Jane! The best result is using ...That's no good Jane! The best result is using full cream milk powder. I know everyone just loves "skinny" yoghurt, but it you want nice, thick, creamy homemade yoghurt you need to use full cream milk powder. Commercial yoghurts, even the full fat versions, are thick and creamy because they have thickeners added to them. Homemade yoghurt relies on the fat in the milk to help thicken. How long did you leave it? Your yoghurt will stop setting once you take it out of the thermos and cool/chill it. You can safely leave it in the thermos for up to 24 hours if overnight doesn't give you the result you want. And, being winter, topping up the thermos with freshly boiled water or wrapping it in a couple of towels, so it holds the heat will help. Don't give up on making your own yoghurt, it really is worth the effort :) Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2621468584229704242017-09-12T22:46:55.021-07:002017-09-12T22:46:55.021-07:00Annabel I love this! Learning to make yoghurt was ...Annabel I love this! Learning to make yoghurt was such a saver when our kids were small. They loved the Petit Miams, but I just couldn't justify the expense. Homemade yoghurt with some pureed fruit in little pots and they were happy little campers :) We use plain yoghurt as substitutes for sour cream too.Have you made Labna (a type of yoghurt cheese) yet? So easy - just make a batch of plain yoghurt, then drain through a cheesecloth overnight. What's left is crumbly, creamy "cheese". I love it spread on bread and topped with smoked salmon -yum! Or use it as the base for dips, or as a spread instead of butter, really nice on salad sandwiches. I use the brine in place of buttermilk. Hannah was thrilled on an op shop visit a couple of weeks ago, she bought a complete Easiyo for $2, then we spent a while explaining what it was and how to use it to the ladies - they had no idea making yoghurt was so easy :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34001776722066964042017-09-12T18:59:23.980-07:002017-09-12T18:59:23.980-07:00We are not crazy abut the tangy flavor of yoghurt ...We are not crazy abut the tangy flavor of yoghurt but I am just as happy to have learned to culture my own buttermilk this year. I use it in everything and my baked goods are so much more moist and keep so much better.<br /><br />All our friends and family are safe. The hurricane passed right over the areas where most of our family lives but none had any damage to their homes and none were flooded. Many still do not have power or phones or internet but that does not matter. The remnants came over us last night and the wind was absolutely wild and things were crashing down outside but the media kept saying not to go out and check because you could be killed. We stayed up until 3 AM when the wind died down and then felt it was safe to go upstairs to bed. Many here are without power but again all are safe and their homes intact. We are so thankful.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60969951263755477222017-09-12T18:58:35.734-07:002017-09-12T18:58:35.734-07:00I really feel compelled to try this now! Thanks so...I really feel compelled to try this now! Thanks so much!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945480275088165091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49066005696954309942017-09-12T18:32:49.987-07:002017-09-12T18:32:49.987-07:00My sister and niece make their own yogurt- they bo...My sister and niece make their own yogurt- they both say they can't stand the taste of store bought yogurt now. I'm in middle Ga. and Irma went thru yesterday. We (considering how bad it could have been)fared well in our area-- lots of trees down, branches broken off, power outages (but the power companies are working really fast getting restored). Hubby and I were lucky and did not lose electricity-- thank heavens!! We just feel for the folks in Fla though--the devastation is heartbreaking. I-75 was bumper to bumper today and I am sure still is tonight with folks going home to Fla. A lot of gratitude in our area that we aren't facing what Fla is facing. Delorisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70876911930493356962017-09-12T18:12:48.189-07:002017-09-12T18:12:48.189-07:00Annabel if you use a packet starter to make your y...Annabel if you use a packet starter to make your yoghurt you can make it heaps cheaper by using 1 heaped Tablespoon of the powder, 1 + 1/2 Full Cream Milk powder, then make up as usual. Edwinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466764790190243835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48759844096077136462017-09-12T17:57:53.889-07:002017-09-12T17:57:53.889-07:00When I cleaned out my baking shelf last week I fou...When I cleaned out my baking shelf last week I found two sachets of esiyo. I have made one of these up with success. My last two batches, using Cath's MOO yoghurt were disasters. The first one I ended up making up into a really nice lassie style drink with some strawberries, but the second batch was just awful. I have the last bag of easiyo left and will try and use this as the starter. <br />The only extra offer I have is making a lovely drink with yoghurt and fruit, a fruit lassie. These are simply delicious in the heat of summer.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33313448773200883402017-09-12T16:55:09.308-07:002017-09-12T16:55:09.308-07:00Now, I'm hungry! Great ideas!
I use yogurt i...Now, I'm hungry! Great ideas!<br /><br />I use yogurt in place of sour cream in my beef stroganoff recipe.<br />Also in any dips, again, in place of sour cream.<br /><br />Glad you can see the end of your project!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388528649168161483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10095029130516082852017-09-12T16:44:05.616-07:002017-09-12T16:44:05.616-07:00Annabel we have been making yoghurt for years in a...Annabel we have been making yoghurt for years in a EasiYo container. My husband bought three at the Op Shops. Before we were married nearly 40 years ago yoghurt wasn't as popular as it is now and he used to make his own then so he is an old hand. Mind you, much of the yoghurt in the supermarkets has a lot of sugar in it so by making your own you can regulate how sweet you want to make it. All the best with getting that kitchen back to normal.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81930771043734026022017-09-12T16:09:07.437-07:002017-09-12T16:09:07.437-07:00Well, you are making the best of remodeling! I mak...Well, you are making the best of remodeling! I make my own yogurt, also. What an impressive list of things to make with it. Do you know that you can make your own sourdough starter with yogurt, flour and water? I've never done this as I use rye flour as a base for my starter.<br />Thanks for the inspiration!Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491645249467756177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-75143801795730392192017-09-12T15:59:12.705-07:002017-09-12T15:59:12.705-07:00Oh Lol Annabel! I just made three batches of Greek...Oh Lol Annabel! I just made three batches of Greek yoghurt over the last few days and had a big cookup yesterday. Like you, I baked and made a super light Banana Bread, Peaches and Cream (well, yoghurt really) muffins, Savoury yoghurt to have with Koftas tonight, Lemon Meringue yoghurt parfaits, and Atholl Brose which is a Scottish drink/dessert using toasted oats (we've only just discovered that oats can be gluten free), honey, yoghurt and fruit. The original version contains whiskey, but we wisely leave that out...lol! Just having that ability to make cheap yoghurt whenever you like, is a real eye opener, isn't it! Loving your ideas. Hope the kitchen is coming along. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.com