I just ordered this yogurt maker.* I know you don’t actually need a formal machine to make yogurt (I’m looking at you, Sue!) but I have a feeling I’ll never do it unless it’s really easy. My friend has a similar one, by Salton, and she loves it.
I’m looking forward to saving money but mostly not having all that plastic around.
I’ll keep you posted on my success. If you have any tips, do share!
* I actually ordered this one because it was a special deal, but the other link has more reviews.
Please let us know how it goes! I buy the Fage in the larger containers, but would love to eliminate them, as well. Does this allow you to make “Greek” style yogurt? Thanks!
I’d love to know how it turns out also! 🙂 Good Luck!
-Theresa N
Yes on Fage! I found this info the other day. This person is not using an actual yogurt maker but I think it’s all the same principles. The maker I bought comes with a cloth to strain the yogurt but I think you can use any old cheesecloth. (Must be where the name came from!) Here’s the link:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/567084
It really is very easy…
1 – Take one gallon of milk that you like
2 – Bring it up to 190`F (stir gently)
3 – Let it cool down to 120`F. (I got a thermometer from Super Fresh for $6.95)
4 – Mix in a couple of tablespoons of yogurt that contains live cultures
5 – Pour into four large yogurt containers or Mason jars
6 – Place them inside a cooler that you have put boiling water in to maintain a warm environment and leave it for four+ hours.
I honestly thought ‘I’m never going to do this’ and now I’m loving it – just try it once and see how easy it is!!
Sue
You don’t even need to put boiling water in the cooler. Just wrap the jars in towels to keep the jars warm, place in a cooler , and put the cooler someplace it can sit undisturbed for 8-12 hours. Presto, magic…..yummy yogurt! I agree very easy and well worth it.