12 Questions About Yogurt Starters for Homemade Yogurt
Get many of your questions about yogurt starters for homemade yogurt answered here. This is not exhaustive, but rather a beginner’s guide to choosing a yogurt starter.
Making Yogurt
Making yogurt at home is like doing a science experiment with God. You set it up the right way, and He does the work. It’s one of my favorite things to do in the kitchen. I think you will enjoy it, too.
Let’s get started…
Start here to learn how to make yogurt or Greek yogurt: How To Make Homemade Healthy Greek Yogurt.
In case you don’t know, Greek yogurt is regular yogurt that has been strained. You get to choose when you make it yourself. The directions will show you how to make both regular yogurt and Greek yogurt. The most popular post from Salad in a Jar on the subject of yogurt is Five Things You Should Not Do When Making Yogurt.
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How Long Should I Incubate To Make the Best Yogurt?
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Easy Sourdough Starter Recipe Using Yogurt Whey
Make this Sourdough Starter Recipe using yogurt whey. After 5-10 days, it should be bubbly and strong enough to bake sourdough bread.
29 Questions and Answers About Homemade Yogurt
When your yogurt doesn’t turn out like you hoped, it can be disappointing and discouraging. If you need help or have questions, I hope these answers will encourage you to try again.
What is the Best Way To Make Yogurt? Cold Start or Traditional?
Check out this comparison of the cold start method for making yogurt and the traditional method (preheat the milk) to help people choose which process is better for them.
Cold Start Yogurt: Make it with or Without an Instant Pot (+Video)
Check out this simple tutorial for making homemade yogurt using the cold start method. Video included. Good for beginners or advanced yogurt makers.
Why Straining Homemade Yogurt Doubles the Protein Content
If you like to make your own yogurt, you can practically double the protein content by straining it (aka Greek yogurt). Here’s why this process pumps up the protein numbers.
How To Make Ricotta from Whey Produced by Straining Yogurt
Make ricotta cheese at home by adding yogurt-whey to milk. This recipe is especially useful for people who make Greek yogurt at home and find themselves with a lot of whey as a result of the straining process.