Greek yogurt? Can I make Greek Yogurt with this? Or is that something I need to make myself, once the yogurt is made, by the straining, etc.? I was hoping to find an easier way to produce Greek yogurt, i.e., a machine, that would make it for me, but if that's out of the question, I just want to know.~thanks! Greek yogurt? Can I make Greek Yogurt with this? Or is that something I need to make myself, once the yogurt is made, by the straining, etc.? I was hoping to find an easier way to produce Greek... » Read More Greek yogurt? Can I make Greek Yogurt with this? Or is that something I need to make myself, once the yogurt is made, by the straining, etc.? I was hoping to find an easier way to produce Greek yogurt, i.e., a machine, that would make it for me, but if that's out of the question, I just want to know.~thanks! « Show Less
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All Greek yogurt is is yogurt that has more of the whey removed from it when it is yogurt. However, if you are looking for a thicker richer version of yogurt, you can use 1/2 half & half & 1/2 regular milk to make a very thick Greek yogurt like consistency in this machine. This is what I use & do. Heavy cream makes it more watery, so dont try that thinking it will make it thicker. It wont.
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You would need to strain the yogurt with either cheesecloth or a Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker which I use.My review for this product has my recipe in it and you can strain that yogurt for fage or greek yogurt.
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No. If you want plain no greek yogurt, all you need to do is to NOT strain the yogurt once done.
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Greek yogurt requires the same culture plus extra straining. There is a product sold on Amazon simply for straining Greek yogurt to check out.
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YES, I just started using my own starter from my previous batch of yogurt. The previous batch was made with a starter packets, two (2) packets of 5g of yogurt starter, making two (2) quarts. My new batch I used 3-4 Tablespoons of previous batch, which is probably way too much. It did come out wonderful, a little thick, just add some milk if it is too thick. I have read and you only really need "...2-3 teaspoons of commercial or homemade yogurt..." I just get carried away. I make at least two (2) batches a week, so yummy--add raspberries for a topping. I use 2 bags of frozen raspberries place in a pot, adding some water, maybe a 1/2 cup and add about 1/2 cup of sugar.
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I think so. I haven't tried it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. You make the yogurt separately (or just buy non-dairy yogurt) and pour it into this strainer. Yogurt turns into "Greek yogurt".
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All you need to do to make greek yogurt is to strain it. You can either use cheesecloth, or you can you a extra large coffee filter (like from a professional size drip). I usually strain mine overnight. You may find you want to drain it longer to get the thickness you like.
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Actually greek yogurt is a thick product. You can achieve with straining liquid. Even a regular strainer lined to allow the liquid to drain is what you should do.
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How much strained yogurt you actually end up with depends greatly upon the kind of milk you are using and the length of time you strain it. The bonus pack comes with a round "wheel" guide for batch yields. It specifies 5 cups milk and 1/2 cup starter with 9 hours incubation time. The yields it lists are: Whole milk with 2 hours strain time makes 2-1/2 cups Greek Yogurt, 2 percent milk with 2 hours straining makes 2-1/4 cups Greek Yogurt, 1 percent milk with 2 hours straining makes 2 cups greek yogurt, Skim milk with 2 hours straining makes 1-3/4 cups greek yogurt. It also has stats for Skim Plus (10 hours) and Soy Milk (11 hours) each yielding 2-1/2 cups Greek Yogurt. Longer incubation times cause the yogurt to be more tart and causes greater separation between the yogurt and whey.
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Any yogurt can be "greek style" all you have to do is strain the whey out to the desired thickness. You can do this with the yogurt maker you have by lining a colander with cheese cloth and draining the yogurt. What makes this maker nice is it comes with a strainer that you can pop in the dishwasher when done. Much less messy and I really like this yogurt maker.
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I have used vanilla yogurt. I have also used flavored greek yogurts but did not mix in the fruit.
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It makes thick yogurt if you use Greek yogurt as a starring culture. Also using whole milk and adding a little heavy cream makes it thicker too
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Greek yogurt is simple to make by straining any regular yogurt. I put it in a coffee filter or a fine mesh strainer, cover with a cloth and set it in a bowl in the fridge for a couple of days, and you have a thick, creamy Greek yogurt. It's amazing how much liquid comes out. And it is amazing how delicious Greek yogurt is!
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No it makes both. It takes an extra step to make the greek yogurt (straining).
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You would need to strain the yogurt with either cheesecloth or a Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker which I use. My review for this product has my recipe in it and you can strain that yogurt for fage or greek yogurt.
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Yes and No.... Greek yogurt is pretty much any yogurt that has been strained to remove excess whey making it thick like sour cream consistency. The yogurt culture used and length of time it is cultured determines how tart it becomes. I allow my yogurt to ferment for 12 hours or more and use a Greek yogurt strainer basket to remove the whey, it then taste very much like sour cream (I used it as a substitute for any where I would use sour cream; making mash potatoes, on top of tacos or baked potatoes...). Or I ferment it for about 8 hours without straining the whey and it is less tart and taste more like sweet yogurt. The yogurt culture used also makes a difference in taste, and the longer it ferments the more tart or sour it taste. The yogurt bacteria produces acids and the more acids produced the more tart it is. The tartness can be controlled by picking a yogurt culture and fermentation time that suits your taste.
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We haven't tried it yet, but you in general you can make yogurt using starter from store-bought yogurt that has live bacteria. So it should work with this machine.
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The consistency of the yogurt I make with half and half is thick enough to stick a heavy spoon in and it doesn't move. I find the smell of Greek yogurt offensive. Obviously that is not a road I would travel. With the right starter and a bit of experimentation with fermenting times you can probably make any yogurt. I ended up buying two separate containers and tops. Good unit. Small footprint on countertop. Very pleased with it.