Making Yoghurt

Homemade yoghurt

@Ronrybs (21504)

London, England

March 11, 2017 1:58pm CST

After thinking about it for a long while, I decided to have a stab at making yoghurt. It wasn't as difficult as I thought and most of it happened while I was asleep! I wanted to reduce how much extra sugar I was eating, and making yoghurt seemed one way to work on it. I should have checked the milk before I used it as it was only 20% less sugar than commercial yoghurt. Still small steps and all that. I only had a small taste, before I put it in the fridge, but it seemed okay. I added some sliced banana and crushed blueberries. I shall be trying it, nicely chilled, tomorrow.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

12 Mar 17

I make yogurt at home all the time because the ready made is too sweet and we like plain yogurt. It's so much better to make it at home and to add fresh fruits or berries just before serving.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

13 Mar 17

@Ronrybs There is one thing that I cannot understand, our doctors and government say that we have to limit the sugar and fats intake, but they do nothing to impose to the big companies to stop adding sugar to ALL their products, they even add sugar to the ham now, this is ridiculous.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

Yes, the shop bought stuff has too much sugar, so I have thrown in fruit.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

13 Mar 17

@LadyDuck I have no problem with a sugar tax, but the main opponents are the industries who use tons of it, so messages that tell us to avoid sugar ring very hollow. Still, I am trying to reduce it for myself

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

11 Mar 17

Oooh, that sounds like a good idea! It sounds delicious

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

11 Mar 17

The big taste in is tomorrow, but the little taste I had when it was still warm was good, so I think it will be okay

@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

11 Mar 17

@Ronrybs The fruit will surely help it out

@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

12 Mar 17

@Lupita234 Strawberries and blueberries are the best in yogurts haha

@zhuhuifen46 (3483)

• China

14 Mar 17

I like yoghurt, as said better for absorbing the nutrition. I buy it from supermark. But I agree that the self made yoghurt, and bread, etc. is good for weight control.

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@zhuhuifen46 (3483)

• China

16 Mar 17

@Ronrybs Sure, I bought devices for making bread, yoghurt, juice, etc. but seldom use them, as the supermark is so convenient.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

14 Mar 17

At least making yoghurt is easier than making bread!

@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

16 Mar 17

@zhuhuifen46 That is the problem, but you can't always be sure on what is being added

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@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

13 Mar 17

I used to make my own years ago and I loved it! I've been thinking about it again and I'd really love to try my hand at it again. I'm sure a lot has changed since I used to make my own. Good for you!

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

16 Mar 17

@Ronrybs sounds good! Where do you get your cultures?

@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

13 Mar 17

Most things seem to involve a lot of fiddling about, so it is encouraging to find something that is so easy!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

15 Mar 17

@CRK109 I read about using a cheesecloth. I guess that will be next on my list of things to do. so far I am enjoying the yoghurt and will be making another batch this evening

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@Happy2BeMe (99353)

• Canada

11 Mar 17

Sounds really yummy. I am sure you will enjoy it.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

Only had a small taste while it was still warm and it seemed okay, but I shall be trying it with the fruit mixed in, from the fridge later.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

13 Mar 17

@Happy2BeMe I have to same it was very good and I think it tasted better than my normal brand of yoghurt, which is strange as that is what I used to start mine!

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@Happy2BeMe (99353)

• Canada

12 Mar 17

@Ronrybs let me know how I tastes

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The Invisible Man

@TheInvisibleMan (17594)

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11 Mar 17

That's very nice. Now you can save some pennies.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

11 Mar 17

I think I am saving about a pound, but that is a very rough estimate.

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The Invisible Man

@TheInvisibleMan (17594)

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11 Mar 17

@Ronrybs Good to know that. The final result was tasty?

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

11 Mar 17

@TheInvisibleMan I only had a small taste and it was still warm, but it was okay. Since then I have added fruit, so it should be better

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

2 May 21

Yes sugar is so hard to get a lower number I know what you mean. I am constantly checking labels. Like you one way I do that is to make my own everything.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

8 May 21

Yes, the dang stuff gets everywhere!

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

11 Mar 17

Good for you for trying!

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

So far, so good! It is very simple, I was quite surprised at how little effort you need to put in.

@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

11 Mar 17

I hope that you enjoy it

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

I shall be having the big taste in, later on

@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

11 Mar 17

I like yogurt but not something I've ever thought about making myself. Good for you giving it a try

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

I thought yoghurt was a bit fiddly to make, but it is rather easy, most of it happens overnight while snoozing.

@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 17

This is a good idea. My SIL often made her own yoghurt. I quite like it but I like adding something as well to cut the tartness a bit.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

Yes, I've put some fruit in it and let it sit overnight, I shall be trying it later on

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@abhinalstrikr (4110)

• India

16 Mar 17

Good try indeed

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

16 Mar 17

I have a second batch on the go, hope that turns out as good!

@teamfreak16 (43567)

• Denver, Colorado

12 Mar 17

Sounds good. I like yogurt.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

12 Mar 17

Me too, but I am cutting down the sugar which is why I am having a stab at making my own

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@teamfreak16 (43567)

• Denver, Colorado

12 Mar 17

@Ronrybs - Well good luck. Should be interesting.

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