Comments on: How to Make Homemade Yogurt

By: Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:39:56 +0000

I use an Euro-Cuisine yogurt maker. I do the first steps as you do then pour into the glass jars it came with. I think it is 7 at 6 oz each. I warm it for 10-12 hours depending on thickness I want. I’m glad to hear I can add honey, it is tart for me. That is strange because my husband likes sweetened things, but loves it tart.

I haven’t made it in awhile, but we got the 2% milk for it. You can make it with most dairy milks. If you are using almond milk like we drink, the almond milk website says not to make yogurt with it. Tonight we will have yogurt, yay. BTW, I did purchase extra jars.

By: Dot

Dot — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:46:57 +0000

I didn’t have any problem adding these to the yogurt before it was made… I can’t attest to using the honey yogurt as a starter (because I ate it all!) but I haven’t read anything that indicates you can’t.

Thanks for sharing Janet!

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:30:54 +0000

Our family loves honey vanilla yogurt, but I didn’t think I could add those until the yogurt was already made. It doesn’t have any effect on the culturing process to put those in the warm milk before adding the starter? And then can you use this yogurt for a starter if it has the honey and vanilla in it? I always get a small container of plain yogurt for my starter initially, but then save some of the homemade for a starter in subsequent batches. BTW, I have been using the crock pot method for a while now and it is so easy! Heat the milk for a few hours on low, unplug it and let cool for a few hours, remove a couple cups and stir the starter into that, then add it back to the crock pot. Cover and wrap in some bath towels at least eight hours (longer is better!) Then divide into containers and refrigerate.

By: Dot

Dot — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:10:47 +0000

thanks for the tip!

By: Cheryl James

Cheryl James — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:13:29 +0000

You don’t have to start your yogurt with purchased yogurt. You can purchase a yogurt starter. Yogourmet Freeze-dried starter is what I use, and have been using for years. One packet will make up to 10 batches of yogurt.
You start your first batch off with the yogourmet, when the yogurt is done remove 6 ounces from batch before proceeding. Store small batch in refrigerator until you are ready to make another batch. When you are ready to make your next batch. Follow the directions above, until you add the store bought yogurt. Add in your own starter and continue as before. When finished again remove 6 ounces and start over.
I have been making yogurt this way for years.

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:07:57 +0000

I know! too funny. Although technically you don't need yogurt per se, it's just the easiest way to get the bacteria needed. You can also use yogurt starter, instead :) Freeze-Dried Yogurt Starter

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:59:39 +0000

I love that in order to make yogurt, one must start with it! :-)

By: Dot

Dot — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:29:02 +0000

Excellent idea! thanks for sharing these!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:29 +0000

I just put my yogurt in a prewarmed (with hot water) one litre thermos, that seems to work just fine.

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:10:45 +0000

mausfrau:
Thanks for the additional info. I’m sure that will help others who want to try the crockpot method!

Glenda:
Yes, I noticed when I tried to find my yogurt maker on amazon to link to it, it wasn’t available. Good to know about ebay option.
The canning jars sound like a great idea too!