Since the day I bought my Excalibur dehydrator (several years ago), I’ve always had the thought of making yogurt in the back of my mind. Recently, I ran across a post online somewhere that reminded me of how easy it is to make yogurt. So, I finally decided to try my hand at it. The first batch produced no results by following a You Tube video. Well, I didn’t follow it exactly and that was probably my first mistake. So, then I went more simple, by following another You Tube video. Instead of sitting my yogurt in the sun, I put it in my dehydrator at the yogurt setting of 115ºF. It took all day, but what I made looked and tasted just like yogurt. It was easy. The only bummer is that I have to use really small jars to fit into the Excalibur. So, if I do this again (and I think I will) then I might go with the heating blanket and cooler method from the first video. Of course summer is coming, so I might be able to just leave it on the counter!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Makin' Yogurt
Since the day I bought my Excalibur dehydrator (several years ago), I’ve always had the thought of making yogurt in the back of my mind. Recently, I ran across a post online somewhere that reminded me of how easy it is to make yogurt. So, I finally decided to try my hand at it. The first batch produced no results by following a You Tube video. Well, I didn’t follow it exactly and that was probably my first mistake. So, then I went more simple, by following another You Tube video. Instead of sitting my yogurt in the sun, I put it in my dehydrator at the yogurt setting of 115ºF. It took all day, but what I made looked and tasted just like yogurt. It was easy. The only bummer is that I have to use really small jars to fit into the Excalibur. So, if I do this again (and I think I will) then I might go with the heating blanket and cooler method from the first video. Of course summer is coming, so I might be able to just leave it on the counter!
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How cool that you made yogurt! I would have thought it difficult! Great job! It is always inspiring to see others culinary projects. :)
ReplyDeleteOhh, yummy! It looks quite tasty. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I agree...I love to see what other people do in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Simmi just sent me this recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html. It's what I'm trying next time for sure.
This is really cool, Meagan. Neil and I both squinted at the Excalibur Dehydrator, "What?!" It's the first time I've seen one, or the whole yogurt making process in general. Kudos to you! No wonder you haven't gotten around to vanilla yet (or at least last week) cause you've been busy making other yummy edibles from SCRATCH. Beautiful pictures, too.
ReplyDeleteHa! Vanilla extract is on my list for today. I'm glad you reminded me! =) The dehydrator is cool, but it would make more sense if we had a farm with plenty of fresh fruit and veggies to dry. I don't think that the cost/time factor works out otherwise. You can also make beef jerky, yogurt, or use it for rising bread. I could dry herbs (but I prefer to freeze them).
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. Brandon wants me to try my hand at it as well...we will have to see though between the kids and the house I don't have much time for experimenting with anything new right now. Love reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine Brittany. I know you have your hands full! I think the yogurt would be pretty easy to fit into your routine once you have a simple method to follow. The link I listed above from my friend Simmi is for crockpot yogurt. It might be a fun project for the kids. I know HOW MUCH they love yogurt...ha ha ha!
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