Easiyo

[Sammiejane]

I got one of these on the weekend for a belated birthday pressie.

Its awesome and makes such yummy yoghurt.

Just wondering if anyone has tried making their own yoghurt using UHT milk and some of the previously made yoghurt?
i am keen not to use the packet stuff and also the flvoured stuff is full of sugar, so would like to investigate this avenue
I have heard that this works well in theory, but am wondering if anyone has any further ideas or comments

Thanks

[Netix]

I have very successfully made natural yoghurt with fresh milk and a little bit of natural yoghurt as the starter. I'll come back on later and post it for you.

Oh yeah, and its without a easiyo.

[rhyb]

I love my Easiyo! Though Im lazy and use the packets

[Tish]

Making your own yoghurt? This sounds interesting!

[Sammiejane]

thanks guys,

Netix, i read that the UHT is used so that the milk doesnt have to be heated... i would be interested to hear what you do with the fresh milk.

Tish - its so good!!! With teh Easiyo, i mix the packet with water, put hot water in the insulated flast thingy and then close the lid.... 8 hours later i have the Yummiest and creamiest yoghurt EVER!!!

Cant wait til this aftrenoon when i get to have my pot

[AliB]

sounds yum...subscribing to thread. Netix, your tips are awaited!

[Netix]

Sorry it took me so long to come back on and do this.... I made a lot of playdough last night, then had playgroup this morning!

1 litre milk
2 tblsp natural plain yoghurt

Bring milk to the boil (watch- it can start to boil quickly!). When it starts to bubble up, turn down heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool to about 43c (I use a candy thermometer).
Skim off the skin that forms, and beat the yoghurt with a small amount of the warm milk. Then beat in the rest of the milk.
Pour into a wide mouth thermal container like a thermos, screw on the lid, wrap in a towel and leave to set overnight (not in the fridge). I pour the yoghurt mix into a 1 litre yoghurt tub, then put into a insulated lunch bag and wrap a towel around the container and put another one on top.
In the morning, unwrap and put in the fridge. Ready to use after about 8 hours in the fridge.
To always have some starter culture to make more yoghurt, freeze tablespoons worth in ice cube trays. Then, when you need them, leave to defrost in the fridge or on the bench.

Its a bit tart, as natural yoghurt is, but it goes great with fruit or on cereal, or with natural honeycomb mixed through.

Sim milk can be used, as well as sheep or goat's milk.

ETA: I was going to get an easiyo, but I had read there was a way of making it without. And I have too much stuff in my kitchen anyway. Its so easy to make, and its only a few minutes of any actual 'work'. The trickiest thing was making sure I had something stable to put the container in (I actually stashed the packed insulated bag in the cupboard so it didn't get tipped over). If the milk scorches on the bottom of the saucepan, don't mix the milk in the saucepan or the yoghurt will have little brown bits all through it (yep, did that!).

[Talia*L]

Oh man, I threw my EasiYo out a few weeks ago (never used it, was collecting dust).

Now I want one!