Can I make Greek yogurt? I've recently started eating Fage brand Greek yogurt, and absolutely love it...except for the high price. Can I make Greek yogurt in this machine? If so, can someone direct me to a recipe please?Thanks! :) Can I make Greek yogurt? I've recently started eating Fage brand Greek yogurt, and absolutely love it...except for the high price. Can I make Greek yogurt in this machine? If so, can someone... » Read More Can I make Greek yogurt? I've recently started eating Fage brand Greek yogurt, and absolutely love it...except for the high price. Can I make Greek yogurt in this machine? If so, can someone direct me to a recipe please?Thanks! :) « Show Less
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Take a colindar(?) and line it with cheesecloth. Dump the yogurt in and leave it for about an hour. I love Greek yogurt as well, and it works.
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many thanks - so in otherwords - the Greek strained yougart is just that - strained yougart?
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No one seems to factor in the savings from using the WHEY in bread-baking or cooking to fortify foods. Weight lifters buy protein mix all the time that is made primarily from whey (and possibly adulterated in China with melamine). Having a reliable source of pure, natural whey would be a godsend to some of them...and to anyone wanting high-protein cooked food. (Think whey-fortified baked goods, mac & cheese, etc.) So your Greek yogurt starts looking pretty cost-effective if you save the whey and use it.
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Thank you. Did you see the other response about straining the yougart? I think that might be the key. Fage says right on the label that it's strained. I should have known!!!
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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!
246596
I bought that strainer thingy and was very annoyed with how much it cost. However, I use it all the time and would buy it again (grumbling) - it's very well made.
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I'm in the same boat as we go through Fage so quickly and I'd love to find a way to make it. Fage has an extra think texture, unlike a lot of the other yougarts and is very high in protein. The price, however, is tough on my grocery budget. I hope someone can help!
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Amazon actually sells a special strainer just for that purpose. Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker It's been in my shopping cart for ages and I just can't seem to convince myself to shell out $18 for it. I just read somewhere that a reusable coffee filter works just as well. I have been using cheese cloth up to this point but it is really messy and a pain in the butt! All this yogurt talk makes me want to eat some right now.... mmmmmm
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No you don't need to use Yogourmet starter packets! You can try other starter packets from other companies. However it is much cheaper to buy plain greek yogurt, like Fage'. Use it as you would with the starter packets.
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You can use any plain yogurt: fat-free, full fat, 2%, greek yogurt, whatever. I would not use a flavored yogurt, but that may work. I usually use as the starter the end of the last batch of yogurt that I made. But that loses potency after a period of time, I find. When that happens, I either cut that 50/50 with a store bought yogurt or I just use 100% of the store bought as the starter. I have used the packaged starter that came with my machine. Good luck.
1555267
In the States I plug yogurt maker into my electric socket--I do not use an Adaptors. This machine makes the best greek yogurt!
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Yes, I use this yogurt maker to make thick Greek-style coconut milk yogurt all the time. You can find my simple recipe here: http://thenourishinghome.com/2014/03/make-greek-style-yogurt-no-straining-required/ I hope this helps. Blessings, Kelly
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Greek yogurt is nothing else than strained regular yogurt. Use the maker to make regular yogurt and then let the extra liquid (whey) drain from the yogurt by putting a cheese cloth or thin kitchen towel in a large bowl and secure with the lid. Put in the fridge and you will have Greek yogurt in about two hours. The maker makes excellent yogurt in about 8 hours. I recommend it.
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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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Why would you want to strain yogurt at all? I'd imagine it would be difficult, since the mesh is fairly small. I've never strained yogurt in my life, and won't in the future.
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Use greek yogurt as a starter, and run the machine for 24 hours by simply reseting the timer midway. This yields yogurt about as thick as greek yogurt.
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I am a novice at it so I bought the Dash Yogurt maker & I have to say I LOVE IT!!! (about $35 on sale @ Kohl's, they sell it here as well) I know you can do it on your own, but I feel secure knowing it knows exactly the right temperature & time to get the perfect results for me. The first time out I made a wonderful mistake by staining it (comes with it's own strainer) for way too long, about 12 hours I think & it turned into the most delicious cream cheese. I now am looking for a strainer only so I can have my Greek Yogurt & a cream cheese version on hand at all times. Now to find out more recipes! Good luck & healthy eating I am a novice at it so I bought the Dash Yogurt maker & I have to say I LOVE IT!!! (about $35 on sale @ Kohl's, they sell it here as well) I know you can do it on your own, but I feel secure knowing it knows exactly the right temperature & time to get the perfect results for me. The first time out I made a wonderful mistake by staining it (comes with it's own strainer) for way too long, about 12 hours I think & it turned into the most delicious cream cheese. I now am looking for a strainer only so I can have my Greek Yogurt & a cream cheese version on hand at all times. Now to find out more... » Read More I am a novice at it so I bought the Dash Yogurt maker & I have to say I LOVE IT!!! (about $35 on sale @ Kohl's, they sell it here as well) I know you can do it on your own, but I feel secure knowing it knows exactly the right temperature & time to get the perfect results for me. The first time out I made a wonderful mistake by staining it (comes with it's own strainer) for way too long, about 12 hours I think & it turned into the most delicious cream cheese. I now am looking for a strainer only so I can have my Greek Yogurt & a cream cheese version on hand at all times. Now to find out more recipes! Good luck & healthy eating « Show Less
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I don't think the T-Fal was around when I was looking, so I can't comment on it. At the time, all the positive reviews were around the Euro Cuisine. All I can say is that after making yogurt twice a week for about three years with this machine, I am still very happy with the ease, reliability and flexibility. You can use the jars that come with it, or you can make non-fat yogurt in a 6-cup pyrex bowl and strain it to just the consistency you like. Good luck with your decision.
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you need to heat the milk on stove first.i tried my second batch with plain Fage greek yogurt.I warm the milk as recommended. Turn out very well. i set the temp.to 7 hours. It is very simple to use.Great machine.I would recommended this machine.It is easy to use.
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Yes it makes regular yogurt. Only when you put it in the strainer attachment does it become Greek Yogurt.
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I am not sure what you mean by Greek yogurt, but this great for draining all the whey off of the yogurt to make a nice thick yogurt
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Make your own yogurt in an electric yogurt machine, then pour in this Greek yogurt maker which strains the whey out for creamy rich Greek Yogurt, or.....buy any brand Regular yogurt, up to 64oz, and pour in the Greek yogurt maker to strain the whey out and still have rich creamy Greek yogurt. Easy as pour it in, put in fridge for 14 hours, then eat plain or add any flavor or fruit, granola, etc. to you own taste. You'll love it!!
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Yes, you can use yogurt from your last batch...however!!! I've never done it. The reason? Because my homemade yogurt has always been so GOOD that I've eaten Every Bite and didn't have any left to use as a starter for the next batch!!
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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.