How to Make Greek Yoghurt with a Slowcooker / Greek Yogurt Recipe

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I've recently been experimenting by turning this into a sweet vanilla yogurt! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXukeKicZZ6tm80

[@sarahfordyce8889]

Love your recipes! Even as a mum of 4 aged 37-45 plus 8 grandchildren I'm learning so much! I also get teased by all of them for pronouncing yoghurt the way you do! Keep up the great work and inspiration.

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Thanks so much! Always good to hear someone else pronouncing things correctly haha

[@elainefoxall8544]

love your channel! wow, looking at the prices differences from then to now is astonishing !

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Thanks so much 😊 ... and yeah it's amazing what different a year or two makes - crazy!

[@alberttenfoot]

Hi, Sarah! Methinks I'll try this as I have yoghurt on my breakfast cereal every morning. I immigrated to NZ from the UK in 1962 and still pronounce Yoghurt the way you do and, so far, the natives have not crucified me. 🙂

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

haha - good to know I'm not the only one! 😀

[@vickynewman2206]

Thanks for another great recipe Sarah. First attempt today. Just finished the straining, so is now in my 1 litre pottle in the fridge ready for breakfast tomorrow. Not going back to store brought now, which is getting very expensive Now to decide which of your recipes I will try next !! Your bread recipe is a constant in our house now too

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Oh that's awesome! Yeah the yoghurt is so handy - great for making 2 ingredient dough too (sometimes I use the whey for that as well if I'm eating same day as it dries out quicker than using the yoghurt)

[@vickynewman3585]

@@CheaperWaysNZ if I use some of the whey for making your bread recipe, do I use the same amount as if I was using water ?

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

@@vickynewman3585 I've never tried it for bread, but yes just replace the water same amounts - I'd be interested to know how that comes out! I often use it for wraps or scones too

[@brittanyl3804]

So excited to try this. We've just switched to milk powder, primarily because our toddler drinks so much milk (can be almost a liter a day at times!). Apart from that we only use it for baking, tea and coffee. I've always wanted to get into yoghurt making, in addition to straight yoghurt, I also love yoghurt dips in salads, sandwiches and wraps so I'm looking forward to trying different flavor combinations!

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yeah I had to make the switch a while back with the amount of milk we were going through - would have been cheaper to buy a cow lol ... if you haven't already you should try out making labneh cheese with the yoghurt too it's so good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXevf32hf6p-n68

[@crazylifeofmine293]

The name's Bond..... _James Bond_ 😎 I'm sorry about that istg me and my obsession with James Bond😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm so glad you posted! Love them! And this is very helpful as greek yogurt is needed for many delicious recipes! Thank you❤❤❤❤

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

haha - you're welcome! ... and nothing wrong with a James Bond obsession - there are worse things to be obsessed with 😂

[@crazylifeofmine293]

@@CheaperWaysNZ exactly😂😂😂😎😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤❤❤

[@roslynhita6149]

OK...Ima gonna DO IT...thanx for the motivation..

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Awesome let me know how you get on!

[@catherinebell1498]

Thank you so much for this Sarah. I'm going to give this a go very soon 😁 exciting

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yay hope it turns out well - it's a regular at our place!

[@catherinebell1498]

We've just tucked our first batch in for the night :) I popped on to watch video again.. Oh no I may have stirred too much :/

[@fearofpaint]

Wow - what a great video - well explained. I can't wait to try - was just about to pend £30 on a yoghurt maker. And being English I see nothing wrong with how you pronounce yoghurt LOL x

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Thanks - hope it works for you! 😀

[@sapphireskitchen9877]

wow this so amazing

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Thanks 😊

[@grantwhite7337]

Yum! Regards Maria

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Sure is!

[@lizzydalizard]

How do you know what the expiry would be of the Greek yoghurt you made? Can you freeze greek yoghurt??

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

To be honest there's no concrete way of knowing, but mine tends to last a week before it starts smelling funny! I've found it doesn't freeze very well, but if I think it's about to turn I sometimes make some 2 ingredient dough (yoghurt with self-raising flour) and freeze it to make pizza bases with 😊

[@fionawalker4601]

Awesome just found you 🎉🎉❤

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yay! Welcome aboard lol 😊

[@jennylertanuntrakul1457]

Hi Sarah, just wondering if i want to add vanilla into the greek yoghurt at which point i should add in. Would love to see the way you use up the whey for other recipe too.

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Cool thanks for the idea! I've never actually tried adding vanilla so it might require a bit of experimentation, but I'd say add it after the milk has heated and you turn the slowcooker off for it to start cooling down (it might need a bit of sugar too to bring out the sweet vanilla taste?)

[@catherinebell1498]

What about a vanilla bean in milk as it heats up?

[@justinevollert8032]

Do you have to use whole milk powder . Can you use low fat milk or a plant based milk eg almond milk

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I'd guess that it would work with low fat milk but you'd end up with less yoghurt and more whey ... and I have heard of people doing it with coconut milk and having success, but not sure about the likes of almond or oat milk etc.

[@Shivispace83]

Amazing!

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Thanks!

[@carolynkent6278]

Can you make frozen yoghurt (icecream style)out of this mix?

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Not by directly freezing this, but it might work if sugar is added - I haven't tried myself but could be worth looking up a recipe (you've got me thinking now!)

[@vickynewman2206]

Sarah, what do you think is the ideal length of time to strain the mixture ? The last couple of times it has ended up more like cream cheese than yoghurt !!

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

To be honest I've never timed it! Although I usually use a glass jug with measurements on the side and let it strain so I have a litre of whey there and it's pretty much the right consistency ... can always add a bit more back in if you went too far lol

[@vickynewman2206]

@@CheaperWaysNZ I never thought of adding back some of the whey. Next batch about to start straining, so I will be able to watch it a bit better

[@janeallen2303]

Do you ever make ricotta with the whey? I’ve heard you can but my attempt wasn’t great 😅

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

No I've made cottage cheese with that powdered milk too and tried doing ricotta with the whey but like you I've failed each time (maybe got a teaspoon out of a liter of whey lol!)

[@margaretduffy1360]

I'm kiwi, so we're all of my grandparents and it's yoghurt, exactly the way you say it. Lol

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

YAY it's not just me then - haha - just about everyone I know here pronounces it the American way!

[@dianaross2723]

Hi Sarah, I’m just curious what difference it makes heating and cooling the milk so slowly vs doing it quickly in a pot? Is that a significant part of the process or just for convenience? Thanks 😊

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I've actually been experimenting with this a bit lately! I've been mixing my milk powder with water that was previously boiled in the jug to make coffee, so it already started off quite warm and it still seems to turn out well - so my guess is that it doesn't really matter how quickly you heat the milk, just convenient to have it in the slow cooker as it holds the heat really well for when you put the starter in. I also find using the slowcooker you don't really need to wrap it in towels like you would just a pot on the stove to keep the heat while it ferments 👍

[@dianaross2723]

@@CheaperWaysNZ cool, thanks for replying! My sister bought me one of the stainless steel yoghurt makers, for my birthday last year, and I’ve been doing it in the pot, as per their instructions, but I haven’t had great results, so wondered if it was to do with that. I actually think my milk powder:water ratios might’ve been wrong though, so maybe it was too thin/not enough fat? It takes a lot of focus to stand and watch the pot though lol, so it’s crossed my mind, as to whether it would work the traditional ‘ESIYO’ way and to just sit the jar in hot water. Might have to do more experimentation😊

[@elizabethtodd6615]

so today im trying this in my hansells yoghurt maker ill keep you posted also what do you do with the whey?

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Hey just saw your comment on here - responded via Facebook but for the sake of anyone else reading (lol) ... you can use the whey to replace milk or water in baking like in wraps, crumpets or scones :)

[@melissaverheij2746]

Also, a lot of Dutchies when they move to NZ say it that way 😀

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

haha - good to know!

[@kimmcginty5619]

Iv heard way can last like 12 months, how true is that

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I think that depends on how well you strain it - if it's still a bit cloudy and has some remnants of the yoghurt in it then it'll only last as long as the yoghurt usually would. I have heard if it's totally clear and you store it in and airtight contain it can last for months (not sure about a year but maybe!). Apparently it also freezes well!

[@krisnhailsatley7617]

Ah I see where I've gone wrong. I don't heat up my powdered milk mix first.. Just use warm water and put it straight into the yoghurt maker. I wonder if heating it kills any bugs in the milk

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I think it does ... an also if you let it get up to 85 degrees celcius it helps to make the end product nice and thick too (although I thought yoghurt makers did this anyway - I could be wrong!)

[@krisnhailsatley7617]

@@CheaperWaysNZ it does go thick. I find if I use 2 cups of milk powder per litre of water, it goes very thick (with little to no whey). I was also told that adding honey helps feed the culture

[@liseparaha6955]

Can you use blue top powder milk?

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yep that's the best type to use 👍

[@katesmiles4208]

Have you heard of this process working with lactose free full cream milk ?

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I've actually just had to look this up to be sure - lol - apparently it doesn't work well with lactose free milk as there isn't enough for the bacteria to feed on. Although the end product when you make it with standard milk is generally fine for lactose intolerant people as the fermentation process actually removes most of the lactose (I learn new things every day!)

[@mauricebrown9094]

I am Not saying one is better than the other. If you only want a litre then just make a litre and pour the whey off as you go. I don't have much whey at all..

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yeah it's just down to personal taste how think you like it I guess - for me I always drain the why off and use it for other baking etc 👍

[@Jan-fb6fd]

Pams is over $12.59 here now.

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Crazy isn't it?! It's $11.39 at my local now - still cheaper to make than buy, but everything's going up 😖

[@annajustinewhite1743]

My dogs are given some whey with their food. They love it and it's good for them.

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yeah I sometimes give it to the chickens too 😀

[@elenamal501]

The reason people eat Greek is for protein where the protein that milk don’t have

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

Yeah it's great for protein, I like the flavour of it too and very versatile 🙂

[@justinevollert8032]

Where do you get Muslim from

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

You can get it in rolls from the likes of Mitre 10 in their paint department ... although it does seem to vary what type they have in each time, sometimes it's really loosely woven and lets too much liquid through, but if it does I just double it up and it seems to do the job!

[@StupidRobotFightingLeague]

Tortillas...

[@CheaperWaysNZ]

I don't use it with them - I have a wraps recipe that's a bit different/more filling than the tortillas that I add butter and milk to 🙂