Yogurt, a delightful dairy product loved by many, can now be easily prepared at home using a trusty thermos. This hands-off method yields creamy, thick, and tangy yogurt without the need for fancy equipment. Our collection of thermos yogurt recipes offers a variety of flavors and styles to suit every taste. From classic plain yogurt to indulgent flavored varieties like strawberry, blueberry, and honey, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions for achieving perfect yogurt every time. Additionally, we explore unique variations such as Greek yogurt, a thicker and more concentrated yogurt, and yogurt cheese, a versatile spread or dip made from strained yogurt. With the convenience of a thermos, you can now enjoy homemade yogurt as part of a healthy breakfast, snack, or even as an ingredient in your favorite recipes.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
THERMOS YOGHURT
A quick easy way of making yoghurt and getting some extra use out of that Thermos! Cook time = rest time.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h10m
Yield 1 Thermos
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat a heatproof dish and a well fitting lid, or thermos flask with boiling water.
- Heat milk to blood heat 37C/ 98F.
- Put yoghurt into a basin, add a little of the warm milk, stir well and then pour the yoghurt into the pan of milk.
- Stir well, then pour into the warmed dish and cover with the lid.
- Cover the container with a thick cloth and leave in a warm place, such as an airing cupboard, overnight, until the milk clots.
- If a thermos flask is used you do not need a warm place!
HOMEMADE YOGURT
Provided by Megan O. Steintrager
Categories Milk/Cream Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Yogurt Healthy Boil Candy Thermometer
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start by cleaning and sterilizing all your equipment and tools as well as your work surface. Most utensils and storage containers can be sanitized in the dishwasher (some machines have a sanitize setting). Alternatively, sterilize everything in boiling water.
- Prepare an ice bath, filling a large bowl or sink with ice.
- Attach a candy thermometer to a heavy, large pot and add the milk. Place the pot over moderate heat and heat the milk until it reaches at least 180°F or boils, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming and making sure the milk doesn't scald or boil over. Alternatively, place the milk in a large microwave-safe bowl or a large glass measuring cup with a spout (for easy pouring) and microwave it in 2- to 3-minute intervals, until it reaches 180° or boils.
- Remove the milk from the heat and allow it to cool to 110°F to 115°F. To speed the cooling process, place the pot in the prepared ice bath and stir the milk occasionally. (If the milk temperature drops too low, return it to the heat.)
- If using yogurt as a starter culture: In a small bowl, combine about 1 cup warm milk with the yogurt and stir to combine. Add the yogurt-milk mixture to the remaining warm milk and stir until completely incorporated. Do not stir vigorously.
- If using a powdered yogurt culture: Follow the manufacturer's instructions and add the specified amount of powdered culture to the warm milk; whisk until completely incorporated. Do not stir vigorously.
- Pour or ladle the mixture into the yogurt maker containers or another incubator (if using a thermos, first warm the inside with hot tap water) and incubate between 110°F and 115°F for 5 to 10 hours, depending on the desired flavor and consistency-longer incubation periods produces thicker, more tart yogurt. Do not disturb the yogurt during incubation.
- Cover the yogurt and refrigerate until cold, 2 to 3 hours. (If you used a thermos to incubate, transfer the finished yogurt to a non-insulated container for chilling so the temperature will drop.) Stir any flavorings into the yogurt just before serving. (For thicker, Greek-style yogurt, after incubation, spoon the yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined colander set over a bowl and let it drain, covered in the refrigerator, for at least 1 hour or overnight. Discard the whey that drains out of the yogurt or reserve it for another use.)
- Yogurt can be stored in the refrigerator, in covered glass, ceramic, or plastic containers, for up to 2 weeks, but the flavor will be the best during the first week. As yogurt ages, it becomes more tart. If more whey separates out of the yogurt, just stir it back in before serving.
CREAMY HOMEMADE YOGURT
Homemade yogurt is a snap to make. All you really need is good quality milk, a few spoonfuls of your favorite plain yogurt to use as a starter culture, and some time to let it sit. You can substitute low-fat milk here if you'd rather; 2 percent works a lot better than 1 percent. Skim milk will give you a thinner yogurt, though if you add some dry milk powder to the milk as it heats (about 1/2 cup), that will help thicken it. Creamline (non-homogenized milk) will give you a cream top on your yogurt. Homogenized milk is smooth throughout.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, snack, project
Time 20m
Yield 1 3/4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rub an ice cube over the inside bottom of a heavy pot to prevent scorching (or rinse the inside of the pot with cold water). Add milk and cream, if using, and bring to a bare simmer, until bubbles form around the edges, 180 to 200 degrees. Stir the milk occasionally as it heats.
- Remove pot from heat and let cool until it feels pleasantly warm when you stick your pinkie in the milk for 10 seconds, 110 to 120 degrees. (If you think you'll need to use the pot for something else, transfer the milk to a glass or ceramic bowl, or else you can let it sit in the pot.) If you're in a hurry, you can fill your sink with ice water and let the pot of milk cool in the ice bath, stirring the milk frequently so it cools evenly.
- Transfer 1/2 cup of warm milk to a small bowl and whisk in yogurt until smooth. Stir yogurt-milk mixture back into remaining pot of warm milk. Cover pot with a large lid. Keep pot warm by wrapping it in a large towel, or setting it on a heating pad, or moving to a warm place, such as your oven with the oven light turned on. Or just set it on top of your refrigerator, which tends to be both warm and out of the way.
- Let yogurt sit for 6 to 12 hours, until the yogurt is thick and tangy; the longer it sits, the thicker and tangier it will become. (I usually let it sit for the full 12 hours.) Transfer the pot to the refrigerator and chill for at least another 4 hours; it will continue to thicken as it chills.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Use whole milk or 2% milk for a richer, creamier yogurt.
- If you are using a yogurt maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- If you are using a thermos, preheat it with hot water for a few minutes before adding the milk and yogurt starter.
- Keep the yogurt warm for 6-8 hours, or overnight, in a warm place, such as a turned-off oven or a warm spot in your kitchen.
- Once the yogurt is set, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can flavor the yogurt with honey, fruit, or spices before serving.
Conclusion:
Making yogurt in a thermos is a simple and affordable way to enjoy delicious, homemade yogurt. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a healthy and satisfying snack or breakfast option on hand. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give yogurt a try!
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