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Homemade yogurt in a yogurt maker
Homemade yogurt in a yogurt maker will be a great alternative to store-bought desserts. It's a delicious and healthy snack for the whole family. The yogurt turns out very aromatic, tender, and creamy. The fat content of the milk depends on your preferences. Ideally, it should be 2.5-3.2% fat content. Try making yogurt at home in a yogurt maker – the long cooking process is worth the result!
Ingredients
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- milk - 1 l;
- vanilla - a pinch;
- bacterial starter - 1 bottle;
- salt - a pinch;
- sugar - 3 tbsp.
Preparation
- Pour the milk into a deep pot. Add a pinch of salt and sugar. The amount of sugar depends on individual preferences. If you are making the Greek version of yogurt, sugar can be omitted. This sugar-free yogurt is suitable for making sauces, dressing salads, and baking. Bring the milk to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cool the milk to a temperature of 37–40 degrees. The thing is, a temperature of 42 degrees and above will kill the lactic acid bacteria, and the yogurt will not set.
- Add the lactic acid bacteria for yogurt to the milk. They can be purchased at any supermarket or pharmacy. The temperature of the milk should not be below 37 degrees, as the bacteria will remain inactive in that case. Thoroughly mix the milk with the bacteria.
- Pour the milk into jars or cups.
- Place the cups with yogurt in the yogurt maker. Set the cooking time - 6 hours. This homemade yogurt can be made without a yogurt maker. For that, you need to wrap the cups in a blanket and leave them on the stove overnight. Alternatively, you can put the yogurt in the oven for 6 hours at a temperature of 35-40 degrees.
- Fragrant and healthy yogurt is ready. Enjoy your meal!
Homemade yogurt in a yogurt maker is a healthy treat for children and adults. This dessert is not only delicious but also vitamin-rich. It can be made without sugar and any preservatives or stabilizers. The finished yogurt can be supplemented with your favorite jam, nuts, dried fruits, or honey. Homemade yogurt can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
