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Produce => Recipes => Topic started by: Hector on July 24, 2009, 13:02:44

Title: yoghurt makers
Post by: Hector on July 24, 2009, 13:02:44

Any recommendations. Tempted by either Easiyo or Lakelands electric ones....anyone got personal experience of either?

still asking but see there's another thread, search option wss disabled earlier saying server stressed  ;D

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: little-weed on July 26, 2009, 20:01:38

Hi Hector
I use the Easiyo system as all you have to do is fill the container with cold  water and add the mix,  if you wish it to be sweet add sweetener or honey, put the lid on and shake the container fill flask with hot water and leave over night. Hope this helps

little-weed

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: Twoflower on July 26, 2009, 20:09:37

I've got the electric one from lakelands. I've had it 6 years and use it lots. I opted for the electric one as you don't need packets, once a month i buy a organic yogurt and use that as a fresh starter. :)

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: InfraDig on July 26, 2009, 23:34:33

I use a Lakelands electric one, and it works well. The key seems to be a good starter. I have used Onken and Tesco Greek (plus several others!). I freeze teaspoons of it in ice cube trays. About 2 cubes per batch seems to do it.

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: lewic on July 27, 2009, 07:52:51

I used to make it in a wide-necked thermos flask. Seem to remember all you needed to do was warm the milk up, mix in a couple of spoonfulls of bio yogurt and leave it overnight.

EDIT - some instructions here! http://bean-sprouts.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-make-greek-yogurt.html

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: Twoflower on July 27, 2009, 09:43:46

Thats interesting infradig, so the yogurt is still alive after it comes out of the freezer?

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: InfraDig on July 27, 2009, 10:00:26

Yes. Well, it makes yoghurt! And of course makes the whole thing a lot cheaper.

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: Twoflower on July 27, 2009, 10:03:32

thanks i tend to buy a new starter once a month but with try that :)

Title: Re: yoghurt makers
Post by: Hector on August 01, 2009, 23:19:07

Made some yesterday from scratch...one lot in Freecycle bel electric one and one batch is easiyo....absolutely gorgeous after chilling. Chick and creamy. Thoroughly recommend!!!!!