When I first started making cheese, I thought that one day I’d start making yogurt, too. Have a great weekend, Maria!!! The EasiYo container does make it a lot easier and I think a worthy gadget. 3 Easy Steps: EasiYo Yogurt. The choice is yours. Like a spoilt child it demanded to be put near a plug because it had a short lead and insisted that it was not to be disturbed for a whole 8-10 hours. How charming! If I strain it, the whey is no longer a problem. Thanks for your comments. I use St Helen’s Farm yogurt’s. When I do come across a natural live yogurt the price has me moving on. Trouble is today our kitchens are filled with gadgets and life becomes complicated. After 8-12 hours (or 12-16 hours for our Protein range) your yogurt should be put straight into the fridge as the yogurt is still very soft and delicate. perfect yoghurt. Waiting for it too cool down to do the rest. I went ahead anyway. Add the mixture to the warm milk and gently whisk until fully mixed. The taste is the main drive in making it yourself though. Lahanodolmades with Avgolemono Sauce – Λαχανοντολμάδες με Αυγολέμονο, http://modernfarmer.com/2013/05/whey-too-much-greek-yogurts-dark-side/, http://www.makegreekyogurt.com/using-whey/, Elizabeth David’s Chocolate & Almond Cake, Orzo Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Feta, Gigantes Plaki – Baked Giant Butter Beans/Γίγαντες Πλακί. Mix in fresh fruit, homemade sauces or nuts for difference flavours. Don’t forget that after the set to put the yoghurt in the fridge for a few hours this will thicken it up further. I am just wondering how to keep the LAC alive in a long term stored condition. Hmmm. I have sometimes added milk powder, and that’s sometimes thicker without the whey rising to the top, but not always. When you make your first batch make sure the starter yogurt is a live one. I love the Easiyo but some of their sugar content is really high to me and not a fan based on how much my kids can get through! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. When the milk has cooled to 116F/46C mix a little of it with the live yogurt then slowly add the rest. I may be expecting more than everyone else. You will be surprised about how much whey will be released. From what I am finding, the shelf life of homemade yogurt is about 21 days in the fridge. https://www.farmdrop.com/blog/make-yoghurt-scratch-5-easy-steps If there is any runny liquid on top the next time you go to use it, I just normally tip that down the sink, or you could stir it in. I have recently recommenced making my own yoghurt using the ‘wrap in blanket, in oven’ method but was wondering how I could the Easiyo I already had. But I think she used the bowl and blanket method with unpasteurised milk. Top up jar with more cold water. We have learnt the hard way to not stir the yoghurt all the way through once it has been made before you eat it… we’ve found it turns it into a yoghurt soup haha. Its the second stage that alters how the yoghurt turns out – which starter and how strong; how long it cultures etc. Now, the Easiyo Yogurt Maker is cookboik with the assumption that you will buy dasiyo Easiyo sachets to make your yoghurt with, not make it from scratch, but there is absolutely no reason you need to do it that way. I can see that it’s quite runny. Thank you for leaving your comment. On another group, a woman uses the Easiyo, and heats that water to 43C but *not* her milk! The golden rules for me are not to move it once its in the container and secondly don’t be too eager give it time and sometimes a little more time for it to set! I did have some fantastic results from using a small company near Framlingham called Marybelle – their yogurts were fantastic starters and have given the best results – much thicker than other starters. Many moons ago an electric yogurt maker with its eight little pots had been passed onto me. I will have to put getting an EasyYo on my wish list. Heat the milk to 85 (185F) degrees Celcius and keep it there for 30 minutes (remember to let it cool before adding your starter culture). It stood out and I was really shocked. This is a good article to read which can tell you far more than I can. Feel good about fresh yogurt made at home! Have you tried using a quart size mason jar instaed of the plastic? With a little thought and a lot of research I realised that to make yogurt in the EasiYo all I needed to do was to make sure the water in the thermos was the same temperature as the yogurt in the pot. Has anyone else tried anything? Any milk you need is provided in powdered form in the EasiYo sachet – simply add water for delicious yogurt every time. Then this system would be perfect. I dunno why, by I was a little argh about making yoghurt completely from a powdered mix. Yogurt can be made from not just cows, goats, sheep’s milk but the milk of buffalo, camel or even horse. Oct 30, 2013 - My mother-in-law taught me this handy tip for making yoghurt. Experiment with different arrangements. How do you make EasiYo yogurt without sachets? There’s something richly rewarding about making your own food at home. My family doesn’t eat yogurt as a regular thing but I’m really intrigued by what you said about the taste being completely different from the store bought yogurt. Perhaps what I look for is “Greek” yogurt, though I’m not used to buying it. I have never made half quantities but I cannot see why not. I might try this but do you ever test the pH of the yogurt to make sure it’s safe? Making yogurt has been around for centuries and made with very little equipment. And cheap too! I warm the milk first, add a tablespoon of powdered milk and a dollop of live yogurt, mix well, put in the EasiYo and pour boiling water around it then leave overnight. Less room for spills and accidents. Even so, whenever I buy some, I think to myself that I should be making it. Add some powdered milk. Great recipe, thank you. The techniques all have different amounts of effort involved, too. My Favouritist White Bread Recipe for the Breadmaker! I tried this recipe yesterday and have just put the pot in the fridge. Then out of the blue I saw an offer for an EasiYo yogurt maker. I wonder if you add a little more starter yoghurt to begin with whether your results might be better? Will it firm up in the fridge or does it sound like I’ve done something wrong? My husband has just had 6 teeth removed yesterday so he’ll be on a lot of smoothies and yogurt! There are so many variables! Mix well then top up with water and mix again. Owning a thermometer is not vital but very very useful. (You could add 1/3 C sugar and 1 T vanilla extract at this point for vanilla yogurt. But it wasn’t only my drive for saving my weekly budget that inspired me to make yoghurt… it was the make-it-yourself component. do you have any suggestion. https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/01/making-soy-yogurt.html It has to be thick and wonderful, not the commercial kind. Hello. I have sometimes had to drain the water in the morning and add another kettle of boiling water then leave it for another four or so hours if I want thicker yogurt, but it definitely works using this … Happy Monday peeps!! Haha I was keen for any way to make my yoghurt more natural. As you say, there is infinite variety in yoghurt! But I find wrapping it in a towel just keeps that insulation there. I have read alot about making yoghurt from scratch without any fancy machinery, and your post just confirms how possible it is. So informative and I am very interested in picking up an EasiYo. If you are interested in the science behind this step (hello science nerd here!!) I found 12 hours was too sour for us, but right on the 10 hours it is perfect! I also want to add the starter has been the all important factor in all of this. The longer you leave it the thicker the yogurt but be careful not to leave it too long or it will turn cheese like. No I don’t test the pH. EasiYo Yogurts contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and there are billions of cultures in every serve. Some say never use boiling, you’ll kill the culture. No more store-bought yogurt for me. Sorry I am not much more help. Wonderful post, Maria. The stuff you buy is miles away from the taste of the homemade yogurt. Ouch! Maybe a blanket over it to keep the heat in. You can continue to take one and a half tablespoons from this pot and can get at least 6-7 lots of yogurt from one small pot. It actually was totally spur of the moment that I bought an EasiYo maker on sale from Woolworths… $18! My next step for a good starter will be to find a farm that sells their yogurt direct. Cholesterol Levels in EasiYo:-EasiYo NATURAL YOGURT: 109 mg per 140 g powder or 10.9 mg per 100 g made-up yogurt Let the milk cool a little and then stir in the plain yogurt. I am also a yogurt snob. Steps 1. I’m guessing it will work the same way. My second attempt worked not just satisfactory but gloriously! After 8-12 hours (or 12-16 hours for our Protein range) your yogurt should be put straight into the fridge as the yogurt is still very soft and delicate. Add flour mixture to egg … Then, select the yogurt button and adjust it till it displays boil. Have you tried skipping the first step (heating the milk to 180 degree).? Your mother knew the signs in the milk when it had reached the right temperature and to check when it was cool enough the old test would have been to put your little finger in and count to ten. I find I want to seive the powder first, I got a grainy texture once – but maybe I warmed up too quickly back then. Also the water you put into the Easyo container mustn’t be too hot as it will kill off any culture in the new yogurt you are trying to grow. Greek yogurt is made usually from either sheep and goats milk and is then strained to create the beautiful thick creamy texture. Hello Elisabth, That is a very good question. I did a blind testing with 5 other similar yogurts and the homemade one was surprising and I mean surprising different in that it had a fresher and milder more creamy taste. You can use less dry skim milk if you use 2% or whole milk, and less if you want the yogurt not-so-thick. Or thin yogurt? Clean the utensils you'll be using. It comes out quite thick, almost like set yogurt, and is transferred to the fridge undisturbed. I have since used it and it’s perfect. Half fill the container with water, add one heaped teaspoon of yogurt satchet and one cup of milk powder. I didn’t have a thermometer so guessed the temp of the milk and it may have been a bit hotter. (Mine is typically 65-70°F) A warm cupboard? There is no looking back now! Great post Maria. If I want a nice thick Greek style yogurt then straining is the only answer. We grew up on a farm, but I spent more time on garden chores than with the pigs and cows, so didn’t remember much about their feed, etc. But if you just scoup out what you need then mix through fruit or nuts etc. Everything doesn’t need to be complicated. It might be the milk was too hot. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. OK so I’ve just done the first bit with my non fat milk. After 8-12 hours (or 12-16 hours for our Protein range) your yogurt should be put straight into the fridge as the yogurt is still very soft and delicate. Maria tomorrow is the day, I’ve done my milk & is now cooling in the fridge. If you want it a little thicker you will need to either leave it a couple of hours longer in the the container or strain it. The cntainer just keeps it warm. We tried this recipe last night, after the utter failure of our first attempt to make yoghurt last week. For this article, there is a small Coleman camping cooler that measures 10 by... 2. I tried a couple times, similar to Easyo: but with store bought pasteurized whole milk, add culture to milk, and pour boiling water to the Easyo thermal box. In fact we have just had a bowl of it for supper! Hope you remember to ask! After the 10 hours, take your yoghurt out and place in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours to complete the process (aka stop the cultures from mulitplying). Heat your milk to 80 degree Celsius or just before boiling, using your spoon to stir and stop the milk from sticking to the saucepan. By the way, loved Fae’s comment and the story of the yogurt bowl, yogurt cloth and yogurt blanket! The yogurt will keep in the fridge for 4 days. Seemed totally worth it. Had to laugh about your “old” yogurt machine! It has a fresh tangy flavour that is not overpowering on the palate and with no after taste. I thought it would be just the starter cultures. ( Log Out /  When I came to the USA and tried the store bought yogurt, I was confused, why do they call it yogurt, when it isn’t anything like it. I can’t see why it shouldn’t work without electricity. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It really is easy and the results fabulous. Hello Chris, I don’t have a particularly warm house. 10 or 12 hours later, I put the yoghurt into the fridge for the final set, and a couple of hours later, I crack the jar and Voila! Fill the yogurt maker jar with half the milk and add the skimmed milk powder and mix well. Feel good about fresh yogurt made at home! Very good info, which I ended up talking about with my brother. I also use the thermos and jars for making various raw milk cheeses, so its a … I have so many gadgets I have to think quite hard when buying a new one. I enjoy reading your story as always. 2. Hi, has anyone tried this using goats milk and a goats yogurt as a starter? This is VERY important. If you strain it you will lose volume but it does make a lovely thick Greek style yogurt. ( Log Out /  We go through 10 – 15 of those little tubs a week. The taste is what makes it so worth while. Harv you ever tried making coconut yoghurt with the EasiYo. I do hope your husband is feeling better. And yeah there is no pics of this steps haha because one, it is very straight forward haha and two, I got up at 5.30am to do this and leave enough time to take the finished pics for you guys! It is made by adding live, active cultures from store-bought yogurt (or from a previous batch of homemade yogurt) to fresh milk. The good thing about the Easiyo kit is that it comes with two jars and a thermos. One of the perks of living on a farm, I guess. I opened the box with high hopes, I read the instructions – they were based on using EasiYo powders and flavourings. Thanks so much for the link. . I spend so much money on yoghurt when I could be making it in an easy, foolproof way for a fraction of the price. Heat the milk in a stainless steel pan on the stove over medium heat until it reaches 180°F. Any milk you need is provided in powdered form in the EasiYo sachet – simply add water for delicious yogurt every time. It ticked all  the boxes and it was half price. You don't need anything special to make yoghurt. Please let me know how you get on. (Yay for all those on a tight weekly shop budget!). I’m so excited! I have to admit anything half price has me sitting up and paying attention. Heat the milk to 85 (185F) degrees Celcius and keep it there for 30 minutes (remember to let it cool before adding your starter culture). If you are just using fresh milk to make your yogurt, adding about 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered milk can help thicken it up a little. I also think it best to pre-heat the Easiyo insulated container with warm water so that you can be sure that it is maintaining that initial temperature. It sure looks delicious!!! I like this way because its easy! Add some powdered milk. Whhhhatttt!! https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-make-lactose-free-yogurt After 8-12 hours (or 12-16 hours for our Protein range) your yogurt should be put straight into the fridge as the yogurt is still very soft and delicate. Now add the remainning water and stir well. A few weeks ago I shared a little about our journey with yoghurt on my Instagram stories. Why does my yogurt seem a bit runny after 8 hours? Dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, are well known sources for calcium. I really must give this a try some day. I’ve broken it down into four steps, although step 4 technically is you getting to eat it so that’s a bonus haha. I will look for a way to insulate the Easiyo effectively, and try again. Thank you! I know hard to believe. I hope this answers any questions you might have about making your own yoghurt!! I still may but I don’t eat enough yogurt to make it practical. The whey that is left over from yogurt is very different to the whey left over from butter making. I am for anything that I can make myself rather than mass produced, say like peanut butter, bread or yoghurt!!! Two words: dairy-free. After a few hours in the fridge the bottom half was nice and thick and creamy and the top half loose and like curds and whey. I may have to get me one of these! After eight hours, open the lid, remove the pot and place into the fridge for the yogurt to set further. I’m wondering if you have tried using probiotic tablets instead of yoghurt to make it in a Easiyo pot. And claims that works fine after 12 hrs, the water heats the milk. That simple. I’ve been making my yogurt very happily for a couple years now, using a 10W 1qt electric yogurt maker, for nice, thick yogurt after a 10-11 hr hr incubation. I didn’t think it would be that different and that much nicer. Note: Some friends like to add sugar and flavor at the point, buy I’ll advice you not to,I’ll explain at the end. I have a cheap electronic one which I find very easy and invaluable to use. I hunted around – nothing suited. Drain this yoghurt in a tight weave cheesecloth and you can make a soft cheese too. Other people have suggested you can just swap out your boiling water at the half way mark if you like. http://www.makegreekyogurt.com/using-whey/, If I want to make half of your recipe, do I need to use a smaller container? I don’t know how runny your yogurt was but did you strain it? I am no yogurt expert but I believe that by heating the milk you are killing off bacteria and when you add the yogurt you are adding a different bacteria and as the previous ones have been killed off this allows for the new ones to grow. If it is still runny after being in the fridge you could try straining it. No cables or plugs. Three hours minimum. All I remember is, she brought a whole pot of milk to boil, empty it in her ceramic bowl and let it cool a little, temper the base yogurt in the medium bowl and pour it in the big bowl and stir gently, cover it with a big plate/tray, wrap it with the kitchen cloth, then the blanket and let it sit for half a day. Screw lid and leave alone for 8-10 hours. I buy a big tub of plain (full fat) yogurt every week for my family and now I’m intrigued to make my own. I have also found that full fat milk or even Gold Top milk do make a difference in thickness. Hi Maria. Not that I remember tasting it. You don’t even need the EasiYo you can make it with a bowl, a towel and and warm spot. Heat milk in a pan or the microwave until it reaches 180F/82C. Silk Original brings a hint of sweetness and is an addition to most cooking occasions. https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/easiyo-yogurt-maker Some people also recommend you can just let it cool down to below 40 degrees Celsius and then move straight to the next step. Unlike most shop bought yogurt, home made is far superior in texture and more importantly taste. Failing that you will just have to strain it! Follow the 3 Easy Steps to guarantee perfect yogurt everytime. I know exactly what you mean. After that you can save two tablespoons from each batch to start off the next. Will definitely try again and use a thermometer. Thank you. I have experimented with semi skimmed milk, full fat and Jersey. She would keep a medium sized bowl of yogurt in the fridge for the base. I use my easiyo to make (I started with one of the packet mixes and used the yoghurt made to supply the 2 tablespoons - then I use the next batch to start a new one) works brilliantly. Pour the milk powder or powdererd milk into a saucepan, add a cup of the lukewarm water and mix well to dissolve the milk. For many it was second nature to having a rolling stock of yogurt that is used for drinks, in cooking and eating. Leave for about 20 hours in the yogurt maker and the result should be nice thick plain yogurt costing around a dollar. If you are just using fresh milk to make your yogurt, adding about 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered milk can help thicken it up a little. The red baffle sits inside the thermos and acts as a stand for the yogurt pot to sit on. How do you do that? I’m very happy for you. A standard preserving jar fits in the easyo. Bring temperature if milk down to about 40 degrees. It wasn’t long before we parted ways and the yogurt machine was passed along to another grateful person unaware of it’s drawbacks. Let the milk cool in the fridge. Give it a go!!! – the opposite of throwing it away. I warm the milk first, add a tablespoon of powdered milk and a dollop of live yogurt, mix well, put in the EasiYo and pour boiling water around it then leave overnight. If you find your yoghurt is still too runny – try a different milk, add more milk powder or it may be that your EasiYo maker is actually loosing it temperature from the boiled water too quickly. Now to work on making it a little thicker…Thanks very much, Hannah. Hello, I have the exact Easyo model, I have used the same method as you described. It may not be quite as thick as your method, but you … Your account of the original yogurt making machine is very funny and as you say, the other recipient has no idea what’s in store for them. You can only make 3-4 batches on one lot of ‘fresh’ yogurt cultures (if you’re lucky). It definitely looks good. Fill your EasiYo container with half of the milk, add the 3-4 tablespoons of left over yogurt and 1/2 cup of the milk powder, put the lid on the container and shake to dissolving the milk powder and mixing in the yoghurt. . To make it Greek yogurt thick I have to strain it. Back to the drawing board. We had fresh (not tart, not watery) yogurt for dinner. I also detested washing out those eight little plastic pots with their equally annoying lids, that time hadn’t been kind to. Don't use hot water from the kitchen tap—it could contain dangerous bacteria. Let me know how you go with it! Soy Yogurt Using the Easiyo System or Any UHT Milk Step 1: What You Will Need. Is it destroyed or can I still eat it without being sick? I normally just do it overnight and get the milk out the next morning for step 2. I normally tip the container slightly to see if it is set (aka solid) because I’m paranoid it might not work haha… what can ya do. Basic EasiYo Yogurt kit. 3. The longer you leave the yoghurt in the EasiYo maker and not in the fridge the more tart and sour your yoghurt will become. Worked just fine, but having the thermometer gives me so much peace of mind. And I am happy to say that in the last few months I have discovered that it is not only was super duper easy to make but making it yourself was considerably cheaper than buying it!! https://www.prepperfortress.com/how-to-make-yogurt-from-powdered-milk I followed the instructions of putting the yogurt into the canister  which was then placed into a giant thermos whereby  boiling water was poured in. Thanks for that! The main reason we want it to cool before moving on is so we don’t kill the live yoghurt cultures that are from our left-over patch of yoghurt. The first time I made yoghurt this way I just eyeballed the milk and took it off the heat just before I thought it was going to boil. Unscrew and remove the pot and place in the fridge. Hello Hello Hannah Fill your EasiYo container with half of the milk, add the 3-4 tablespoons of left over yogurt and 1/2 cup of the milk powder, put the lid on the container and shake to dissolving the milk powder and mixing in the yoghurt. – we want to heat up the milk to kill off the milk cultures that would normally stop the yoghurt cultures from mulitplying!! When we first moved to the U.S. my mom went on a make-from-scratch kick and made almost everything at home, including cheese and yogurt. Then I put the boiling water into the Easiyo, put the milk-filled jar inside, and screw on the Easiyo lid. You have answered my question Wonderful. The EasiYo comes with all the powders etc. As with everything in the kitchen, its experience and eye. Thank you! I had a break from making the yoghurt but have returned and found that its very hit and miss. https://www.theguardian.com/.../jan/18/how-to-make-yoghurt-make-your-own It is best to make your next batch before the leftover yoghurt is over a week old. Lastly, I tend to trust my palate, if it doesn’t taste right then I won’t eat it! Hello Mary, So sorry to reply so late I have just seen your message. I have found that if I used a good starter yogurt and I heat the milk up to the right temperature. Leaving it longer does change the taste but very little. Thanks. Keep inside the EasiYo maker for at least 10 hours. And with a little math work 1L of yoghurt now only costs us $1.60 to $2… say whhhhhhat! Thank you so much for this Maria. Step 2: The Milk Goes In. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! – Until I left home at age 20, all I knew was homemade yogurt. Anyway, wanted to ask if you have uses for the leftover whey if draining the yogurt? Hope it works better next time. So I am finally doing it – my yoghurt making post that I promised y’all. Some people judge the temperature by putting their little finger in the milk, if its too hot then wait for it to cool or too cool then heat it up. And all approaches “work” but differently. Why does my yogurt seem a bit runny after 8 hours? Thank you so much for this post, Maria. I have given it a lot of thought what over the years has given the best results over the years. After 3 hours it is ready to eat. https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/easiyo-yogurt-maker/q-and-a I make a batch of fresh EasiYo most days and especially love the thick Greek Style yogurt variety.
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