How do you control tartness? I lost my manual. Could anybody tell me how to control the tartness of the yogurt? Since it doesn't have a timer, I happened to leave it on for 7 hours. And it came out a little too sour for me. Also how can I make firmer yogurt? How do you control tartness? I lost my manual. Could anybody tell me how to control the tartness of the yogurt? Since it doesn't have a timer, I happened to leave it on for 7 hours. And it came... » Read More How do you control tartness? I lost my manual. Could anybody tell me how to control the tartness of the yogurt? Since it doesn't have a timer, I happened to leave it on for 7 hours. And it came out a little too sour for me. Also how can I make firmer yogurt? « Show Less
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It is all in your culture starter. Not all are the same. Look for a "mild" starter. [Side note: I am lactose intolerant, but still eat yogurt. I find the tart the yogurt, the better on the tummy -- for some reason. But I prefer mild.]
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Here's some how-to information: http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Appliances/Euro_Cuisine_YM80_Yogurt_Maker.aspLooks like you didn't leave it in long enough.
515719
the longer you "process" it, the more tart it is. That's been my personal experience and I've made it for over a year now.
515720
Sterilize everything, including the jars (I put almost boiling water, then pour out shortly before pouring the yogurt mixture.).Heat 42 oz. (5 1/4 cups) 1% milk and 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk to 185 degrees.Cool to 110 to 115 degrees, add 1/2 cup of a (room temperature)favorite plain greek yogurt for a starter. Whisk slowly, but thoroughly. Next batch, save one of the jars of yogurt for a starter. After 3 times, it starts to become not as firm.Let the maker had it go for 7 1/2 hours, then check firmness by tipping one of the jars.
750962
I tried the method you refer to and settled on 108 degrees for 4 hours. I find it give the yogurt a little tartness and added firmness. I like to strain mine to thicken after it's chilled. Makes superior greek style yogurt like my mom use to make.
1145668
I can say this... I use Mason/Ball jars for making my yogurt. I also need to keep it warm for 24 hours, so I cover my jar, set it on a potholder and place it on top of my radiant space heater. You need an area where you can keep your yogurt warm (mine is about 105-110 degrees). I have another friend who uses her attic during the summer. Some say that you can place it in your oven (Do not turn the heat on! It will be too hot and kill the cultures) Just turn the oven light on. You may need to check the temp. out before hand to see if the oven light will provide the heat needed. Good luck!
1808884
I just received my yogurt maker yesterday and would like to make flavored yogurt. Can you tell me when to add the fruit and if I have to cook it first or can I add it raw.Thank you.
246591
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.
1076635
It takes all of 10 minutes to heat the milk, and another 10 to cool it down, and you can be doing other things at the time. Then you let it sit in the yogurt maker for 8 hours or so, throw it in the fridge, and strain it if you want. The yogurt is so fresh tasting and delicious. If you strain it to make greek yogurt, you get a lot of whey (liquid) that you can use for baking - whey stays good for a long time. I think if you are one of those people that enjoys making their own food and cooking, and eating yogurt, you'll enjoy making the yogurt. It's unbelievable easy to clean too.
2070481
I use any live culture plain yogurt from the store, and make a mother culture with it as well so it lasts longer. Eventually you need new starter again as it loses strength after a few generations.
1625835
I always use my homemade batch as a starter. My first batch I divide up into 3 tablespoon servings into multiple ziplock snack bags that I put in the freezer. The culture will keep when frozen, plus it is your strongest batch. Make another batch with 3 tbl spoons from the 1st batch. Then I eat my yogurt and leave over about 3 tbs for the next batch over and over until one batch seems a little too loose, then go to the freezer and start over. Think of the savings!!!
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I just use regular plain 0% fat greek yogurt (Fage brand). Works fine. I have also used some of the homemade yogurt as a starter for the next batch - that worked fine too.
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Michael, I'm not sure how you're making the yogurt. I put the warmed milk withe culture mixed in into a large glass bowl. The temp I set the proofer on is 109. I let it sit for 3 1/2 to 4 hours then remove & chill in fridge. Perfect yogurt every time.
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When I boil the milk, cool it down to the needed temp, then add the culture (from a previous batch I made, or store bought Greek yogurt), then the yogurt comes out thicker and more tart. When I just heat the milk a little to the needed temp then add the cultures and into the machine, it's very creamy and not at all tart, even after 12 hour cycle. its also runny, like thick drinking yogurt. I like it this way. a lot. Seriously, no store has yogurt this perfect.
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This machine makes great non dairy yogurt. There are many recipes, but I make mine with organic unsweetened Coconut yogurt, raw local honey, probiotics, and organic unflavored gelatin. I cook for 15 hours. This turns out a thick yogurt that I then add crushed fruit to when serving. Adding fruit prior works well also, I just prefer it afterwards.
1659671
My yogurt has always formed between three and six hours. I wouldn't know about 8 to 10 hours, because I have never left it in that long.
106826
What kind of bacteria are you using? I didn't have good results when I tried using some from another yogurt. I prefer the Vachon Culture. I always use 2 % milk, as I've heard that skim won't set. I also let it process for about 11-12 hours.
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Install batteries. Put food in feeder and attach to drive control unit. Set the current time, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour, press mode minute will blink, press+ to select minute, press set. Programming press mode 1appears above 00:00, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour. Press mode minute will blink press+ to select minute. Set number of rotations press mode digit 1 blinks press + to select 1 or 2 rotations. 1 plus arrow means food will dispense once, 1 plus 2 arrows means food will dispense twice press set. Press mode to move to cycles 2 3 4 repeat steps. Dont forget to open door. Hope this helps. It works great for me. Install batteries. Put food in feeder and attach to drive control unit. Set the current time, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour, press mode minute will blink, press+ to select minute, press set. Programming press mode 1appears above 00:00, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour. Press mode minute will blink press+ to select minute. Set number of rotations press mode digit 1 blinks press + to select 1 or 2 rotations. 1 plus arrow means food will dispense once, 1 plus 2 arrows means food will dispense twice press set. Press mode to move to cycles 2 3 4 repeat steps.... » Read More Install batteries. Put food in feeder and attach to drive control unit. Set the current time, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour, press mode minute will blink, press+ to select minute, press set. Programming press mode 1appears above 00:00, press set hour will blink press+ to select hour. Press mode minute will blink press+ to select minute. Set number of rotations press mode digit 1 blinks press + to select 1 or 2 rotations. 1 plus arrow means food will dispense once, 1 plus 2 arrows means food will dispense twice press set. Press mode to move to cycles 2 3 4 repeat steps. Dont forget to open door. Hope this helps. It works great for me. « Show Less
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Yes , although I've never done it I know the longer u incubate the yogurt it becomes thicker and more tart. Some people prefer that.so it never hurts to try it . hope this helps.
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No, you don't. It has to be at room temperature. My advise to you is to make sure the yogurt you will use as the starter be at roomtempature as well.