Mum Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I've decided this would be a worthwhile purchase, even just considering the amount of plastic pots we go through... So - looking on the Lakeland site, lethal in itself, there seem to be a few for sale. So: 1. Which maker do you have 2. Do you buy ready made yoghurt mixes 3. If not, how do you go about it Thanks in advance Sorry, only just seen this thread I bought an EasiYo Yogurt Maker (approx £17) from my Health Food Shop. I was disappointed at the price of the 'mixes' It works simply by filling the 'flask' with boiling water, adding a mix to the jar with water, then putting the jar into the 'flask' for 8hrs, then chilling in the fridge. Aside from the boiling of the water, no other fuel is needed. I then learned that instead of using the mixes @ £1.50 a time I could make a homemade version simply by adding a spoonful (or two) of live yogurt ( approx 35p for a small tub which will yield a few starter batches) with a carton of UHT milk and a couple of spoons of dried milk into the jar. Put into the EasiYo 'flask' of hot water and voila! 1 ltr of homemade yogurt, cheaper than the EasiYo mixes and no ongoing fuel consumption during the process. We've added honey, jam, dried fruits, fresh fruits, fruit purees, splash of fruit juices to the basic yogurt and it's been wonderful! I confess to using some out of date greek yogurt as a starter and that worked well too. No jippy tums either I prefer this method to the thermometer/flask method and it was cheaper than a Lakeland version. My kids have never eaten so much healthy food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have just bought the Lakeland plug in type yoghurt maker and it is very good. I have been using full fat UHT milk and love the taste but find it a bit runny. I tried straining it through muslin and the results were excellent, lovely thick yoghurt. The muslin though was a pain to clean. I believe Lakeland used to do a yoghurt stainer and I e-mailed them to ask if they still did this. They said no but that if they got enough enquiries they may stock it again. Perhaps all you yoghurt makers could e-mail lakeland to suggest they do re-stock. Think of all that lovely thick greek style yoghurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 Well - I haven't tried mine yet Although I think I've got the jist as I haven't got instructions I'm a bit worried about the results! Muppet81 - I think it you add some milk powder that might help thicken up! I must get on and try mine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Good luck with it Purple Hen. I found my best results were with the full fat UHT and a couple of dessertpoons of live bio yoghurt. Mix them well and just leave it to get on with it. I definitely preferred it strained though. Gorgeous with honey and mixed seeds. I tried adding milk powder but found it did not have such a nice texture Let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 buy a live yoghurt and use this to start it off keep a spoonful of from this batch to start your next batch then you always have the live culture...although i think it's aviseable to start a fresh sometimes....this is what my neighbour told me anyway and she makes it daily! Using no kits what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Used my new yoghurt maker that I got for my birthday for the first time last night - lovely creamy yoghurt. Its really very clever and OH was very impressed. I bought it in to work today and had it with honey and bananas. Agree with others comments made that its a bit runny though. I used a big dessert spoonful of live yoghurt, full fat UHT milk and a shake of milk powder - might try straining it next time. Am also going to try with UHT goats milk soon as well but have alot to get through before this batch is finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Add more milk powder - I use a dessert spoonful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Can you start your yoghurt with a spoon-full of homemade yoghurt, or does it have to be store-bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Yes you can. Remember to save a bit everytime you make a new batch and you can use that as your starter for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
