March 29, 2015
I put 8 cups of milk in the crockpot and cooked it on low for 2 1/2 hours. I checked it at that time and turned it off and let it sit for 3 hours. After 3 hours I took 2 cups of milk out of the crockpot and combined it with 1/2 cup of live culture yogurt (Greek) and mixed back in crockpot with other milk wisking well. I put the covered crockpot in thick towels and let it sit over night. This morning my yogurt was same consistency as my first batch but not as bitter. Not sure if it's the Greek live culture yogurt that made it taste a little less bitter or that I let it sit over night. Anyway, I added blueberries and I think it came out very good! I know in the future I will be making my own yogurt rather than buying it from the store. I never knew it was so easy to make and it's much cheaper than buying it at the store.
Monday, March 30, 2015
March 21, 2015
I decided to cut my recipe in half so I added 4 cups of milk to the crockpot turned it on low and let it cook for 2 1/2 hours. I went back to check it after that time and realized the crockpot wasn't on. Now I don't know if I turned it off and didn't realize it or maybe I thought I turned it on and never did. Because I was unsure I decided to discard the milk and try again another day.
I decided to cut my recipe in half so I added 4 cups of milk to the crockpot turned it on low and let it cook for 2 1/2 hours. I went back to check it after that time and realized the crockpot wasn't on. Now I don't know if I turned it off and didn't realize it or maybe I thought I turned it on and never did. Because I was unsure I decided to discard the milk and try again another day.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Wednesday Mar. 18, 2015
Put 8 cups of milk in crockpot on low for 2 1/2 hours, (Didn't really change the looks of the milk) then I turned the crockpot off and let it sit for 3 hours. I then took 2 cups of the milk out and mixed it with 1/2 cup of live active culture yogurt wisked it well and added it back to the crockpot. I wrapped the crockpot in heavy towels and let it sit for 16 hours. (was supposed to sit for only 8 hours). Even though it sat double the time it was still fine. End result: A little bitter but it was the consistency of yogurt you'd buy at the store. Added blueberries and that took away some of the bitter taste. The yogurt was actually very tasty!
Put 8 cups of milk in crockpot on low for 2 1/2 hours, (Didn't really change the looks of the milk) then I turned the crockpot off and let it sit for 3 hours. I then took 2 cups of the milk out and mixed it with 1/2 cup of live active culture yogurt wisked it well and added it back to the crockpot. I wrapped the crockpot in heavy towels and let it sit for 16 hours. (was supposed to sit for only 8 hours). Even though it sat double the time it was still fine. End result: A little bitter but it was the consistency of yogurt you'd buy at the store. Added blueberries and that took away some of the bitter taste. The yogurt was actually very tasty!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Yogurt Fermentation
Wednesday February 25, 2015
--1/2 cup store-bought natural, live/active culture plain yogurt
--frozen/fresh fruit for flavoring
--thick bath towel
--slow cooker
Directions
Plug in crockpot and turn to low. Add a half gallon of milk. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
Unplug crockpot. Leave the cover on, and let it sit for 3 hours.
When 3 hours have passed, scoop out 2 cups of the warmish milk and put in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of store-bought live/active culture yogurt. Then dump contents back into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Put the lid back on your crockpot. Keep it unplugged, and wrap a heavy bath towel all the way around the crock for insulation.
Go to bed, or let it sit for 8 hours.
MOUNTAINS OF YOGURT
As a fan of yogurt, I have chosen fruity yogurt as my fermentation project
Hope my crockpot is forgiving!
Steps to Success:
Half-gallon of whole milk--pasteurized and homogenized,
--1/2 cup store-bought natural, live/active culture plain yogurt
--frozen/fresh fruit for flavoring
--thick bath towel
--slow cooker
Directions
Plug in crockpot and turn to low. Add a half gallon of milk. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
Unplug crockpot. Leave the cover on, and let it sit for 3 hours.
When 3 hours have passed, scoop out 2 cups of the warmish milk and put in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of store-bought live/active culture yogurt. Then dump contents back into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Put the lid back on your crockpot. Keep it unplugged, and wrap a heavy bath towel all the way around the crock for insulation.
Go to bed, or let it sit for 8 hours.
In the morning, the yogurt will have thickened---it's not as thick as store-bought yogurt, but has the consistency of low-fat plain yogurt.
Blend in batches with your favorite fruit.
Chill in a plastic container(s) in the refrigerator. Your fresh yogurt will last 7-10 days.
Blend in batches with your favorite fruit.
Chill in a plastic container(s) in the refrigerator. Your fresh yogurt will last 7-10 days.
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