Making Yogurt! In The Crock Pot!

[@snookie65]

Nothing better than hommade yogurt. I've been making it for years. You can hold over some of your homemade yogurt for the next batch. You can even freeze the starter. Iheat my milk (toss in some heavy cream to make it extra rich) on the stovetop to 180 degrees (stirring often), have starter out to come to room temp, cool milk to between 110-115, whisk in starter. Cover pot with lid and just place it in the oven (no towel) closest to light. I also use my excalibur (milk in mason jars) - this way is MUCH faster. I strain to make Greek yogurt and also strain even further for use as a subfor sour cream. Enjoy, Bev! You'll never buy yogurt again!

[@pattihabby]

So you put the milk in the jars and then into your Excalibur to culture ? What a Great Idea !!! What temp and for how long ? Thx a Bunch... Patti

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

you can strain it even longer and make a cream cheese substitute too!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

pattihabby Here ya go. www.excaliburdehydrator.com/homemadeyogurt.html I make mine a 1/2 gal at a time & put into serving size jars --serving size up to you ;-) The jars near the fan will set first, so if you have a bunch in the dehydrator, you may want to check & remove as applicable. Hope this helps.

[@pattihabby]

Easy Peasy !!! Thank You So Much for the link...I just copied it to put in my to do binder ! You're the Best !

[@becksbitofblue]

@@oldtimerlee8820 hi the recipe was not on the web site can you please tell me how to make it thanks

[@qualqui]

I've also heard you can buy the kefir cultures and after every use, wash them thoroughly and then set them in new milk, but this crockpot method using natural yogurt culture is WAY EASIER!!!! Thumbs up Mrs. V, thanks for sharin',.....and what a lunch ya gonna have!!! ;)

[@mollysmith6055]

How fun to see this video pop up today. I just put a fresh batch of yogurt in the fridge to finish off this morning. I had a bit too much of last yogurt's batch leftover and ended up nearly making cheese! Lots of whey when I pulled it out of the oven (I start it on the stove up till 200 degrees, chill in an ice bath to 115 degrees and then do the starter addition and finish it with the crock wrapped in a towel on a cookie sheet and usually the oven light on for a bit of warmth) so now I will have to get busy using it up. Hubs loves homemade yogurt and I do it with 1% to lower the cholesterol a bit for him.

[@lynndutt2219]

I used 2 cups of milk and a teaspoon of yogurt. I hope I have the proportions right. The milk is still warming to 190 degrees (F) so my fingers are crossed. I think I'll top it with some home made jam. If this works it will save lots of money. The yogurt I buy is 1.29 a small cup. But it's pure, so I spend the extra cash. But I only buy one a week. This way I can have it as many times as I'd like. Will keep you and your readers posted.

[@justatxmom]

I know this is a 4yo video but so glad YT suggested last week and, more importantly, I watched it! I now have my first batch in the crockpot. Who knew yogurt making could be so simple. Thanks!! :)

[@time-out-tuti-fruti5142]

Yup! Been doing this one for years!

[@tombombadilofficial]

I bet that yogurt tasted scrumptious! Thank you very much for this recipe. Trying this today.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

+Tom Bombadil My Pleasure..It was SCRUMPTIOUS!

[@Pastlifepioneerwomancentury]

I didn't realize how easy it is to make Homemade yogurt? wow I will need to remember this. Thanks Momma B hugs!!

[@TizianaTina]

I have been making yogurt like this for about a year. Easy ,easy. I just save some for my next batch and away I go. The kids love it in smoothies and with granola in the morning. The only difference is I add 1/2 cup instant skim milk powder for richness and a bit of sugar for the kids. But its all good. The first time I made it I was sure it would fail because it was so easy but turned out great. Have a great day Bev.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I have another method I have used too..I have used the skim milk powder also...but with the whole milk it is not needed.

[@2redbird1]

Thanks. I have a bread proofer but now I can make more yogurt @ the same time. I use some of mine to make a yogurt cheese w basal or honey & cinnamon or mint ... It's endless. Yumm.

[@tscott21970]

Thanks Mrs.V< I gotta try this! I love yogurt and it is not cheep to buy any more again thanks a bunch!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure!

[@AussieAngeS]

How fantastic! Wow Bev you are awesome. Looks delicious

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

SO yummy!!

[@helenpidcock9457]

So glad you showed this! I have got to try this! You and Howie are awesome teachers to so many things! Glad you are on here for us!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

we are just folks doing the DO things in life! But thank you!

[@JodiBeans411]

Mrs. V., I use my crockpot all the time and it never occurred to me that it can be used for making yogurt! Awesome video, I'm making this after I finish all our SuperBowl cooking! I love yogurt in smoothies. Thank you for sharing! Hugs, Jodi

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My pleasure honey! I usually make it in a cooler!

[@JodiBeans411]

I remember the video of you making yogurt in a cooler, I think you set it in the bathtub overnight? (Or I've lost my marbles) Also wanted to let you know we're making your recipe for the Bloomin' Onion Bread for our Superbowl dinner!

[@honeycat535]

brilliant,youre such a fountain of knowledge mrs volfie,i love your channel

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thanks Honey..I used to make it in the cooler..I may do that for an updated video!

[@honeycat535]

my next question,will you adopt me? i love you x may god bless your every thought,you are a true person x i love you x with love from ireland

[@1994abbygirl]

I always make mine in my Excalibur dehydrator.. but this looks fun!

[@cindystrother7710]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING MS V

[@Pattythomas5]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing!

[@kathyjotourtois]

i do mine on the stove and i also use half n half .......i know its bad , but it taste so good . i will have to try this in my crock pot . i hope i dont screw it up ! ty for sharing this Bev . have a great week

[@marthachildofgod2776]

Mrs. Volfie, thanks for doing vids like this bcuz I don't know how to cook....yea sad I know...lol!!! But bcuz u do vids like this, I'm learning soo much!! And I'm learning how to cook with organic food which I appreciate. I'm going to try the potato wedges, yogurt on Sunday...wish me luck!!!! I hope that u and Howie have a Beautiful weekend, God bless ya'll... And my lil one Chase says hello💖😆☺😊

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you Martha! you have a great weekend too!

[@ladyduce00]

You are Amazing Bev, thank you for all that you do.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

my pleasure honey!

[@mcdsdaddy]

I LOVE this!!! And in a crock pot too! Thx Bev! God Bless!!

[@suetsnbjj2853]

Oh my gosh! I thought it before but now I know it...you CAN do anything and everything. Awesome! Tfs!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

lol Thanks Honey!

[@suetsnbjj2853]

You're welcome! ;)

[@deliabraun4418]

I made your yogurt and it turned out perfectly just as you showed, thank you so much! Will be making again for sure! 😊

[@purplechickenfarm9298]

I love a nice thick yogurt, so I strain it for a day. I feed the whey to the chickens (I bet pigs would love it!) Or use it in bread baking. Now I want to fix the oven light so I can make more!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Paula Taylor home made is the best!

[@518pleasure]

This is awesome Bev! I didn't know a person could make homemade yogurt.

[@thewhimsicalshelly5874]

This is the easiest way to make it! Wonderful! I do have a question. Can I freeze the starter or will it die? I wouldn't like to buy yogurt every time I am going to make my own! Thank you!

[@thefranks8726]

Mrs. Volfie, have you ever heard of "Matsoni" yogurt? It's a type of yogurt that likes to be cultured at room temperature for a day or two. According to the youtube videos I've watched, it doesn't need to be heated or anything. Once I get some starter I'm going to try it, but I just thought you might enjoy learning about this different type of yogurt. Have a nice weekend!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I will look into thanks!

[@lynnetteprince1894]

This looks easy ,so I'm gonna give it a try. I would also like to learn how to make cottage cheese. Thanks

[@qweeknee4208]

Gotta try this! Thank you.

[@heatherinparis]

Hi...I've used this method before and it always works well....but because my crock pot won't FIT into my fridge....I decant it from the pot before I put it in the oven. That way I just take the jars from the oven and find room in my fridge by fitting all the little jars around all the other stuff. It doesn't make any difference to the culturing it seems.

[@DixieGirl9876]

Gotta love those crock pots!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I have three and use them all!

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

First time I have seen yogurt made, Thanks for the video. Interesting

[@SummerMindedOne]

I just had to teach my parents how to do this. A year ago I was crazy but now I'm "so health conscious." :)

[@ShalimarPerfume]

Oh I love this I just bought some plain yogurt yesterday. I found the full fat 7% version is only skim milk, cream and active bacterial cultures. Instead of whey and protein powder that the 3% has. Although I don't consider whey and protein powder a bad chemical. Just the full fat has a richer taste. I am gonna try this with 2% milk. Need to see if dollarama got a food thermometer.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

you really don't need a food thermometer...when the milk begins to steam and tiny fowm like bubbles gather around the edge of the milk..shut it off...then wait til it is warm..stick your finger in it should be just about body temperature..warm to the touch..think of water for starting yeast..that warm..then scoop out some milk..mix in the starter and bobs you uncle!

[@ShalimarPerfume]

OurHalfAcreHomestead Love plain yogurt, you can do so much with it. Make farmers cheese, tzatziki sauce for a veggie dip or for souvlaki, bake with it, etc.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

***** EXACTLY!

[@shawhit3462]

Simple, and yummy!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

exactly!

[@stitchingrealms]

I've always been so intimidated to try and make my own yogurt...until now. Thanks for sharing another great awesome idea!

[@Catwomanmn]

Interesting video! Thanks!

[@rhaven50]

how long does it keep for? I imagine you could do a half batch. yum yum

[@rodgerwilliam7392]

Great Job...I'm gonna make some...Thanks.

[@NewDaysOldWays1]

Looks great, I have been wanting to try this, but just one question, Since I love vanilla bean yogurt and coconut... would you flavor the plain milk with vanilla bean paste as the milks warming in the crock-pot before or after heating the milk? Thanks

[@Makeitbymandy]

How much thicker does it get after it has been in the fridge?

[@valwalsh8864]

How simple was that!! Definitely going to try this :)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

worth the effort!

[@BrazenSpirituality]

Awesome!

[@wandaduckworth1357]

Looks wonderful !! After you put in jars whats the next step for keeping it ??Refrigerator ? no shelf live ?? May be dumb question ,,but thats how we learn !! Thank you Mrs V !!!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Fridge for up to a week and you can save that last bit to start your next batch!

[@wandaduckworth1357]

Thank you for responding back so quickly,,I know you,re very busy,,,wishful thinking on keeping yogart for any length of time,, bye the way do you have a bean and ham soup receipe,,looked but didn't see one ,,thank you again,,,would love to visit and meet you someday,,keep up the great work,,we all appreciate you so much,,hugs!!

[@franniefargo9454]

my son-in-law is from india and curds (yogurt) is a commonly cooked food there. he says it is only good for three days, not a.long shelf life like the store bought stuff.

[@ObyMartha247]

You can keep it in the refrigerator for longer than that

[@lynndutt2219]

How delicious does that look? Soooooo delicious! This will be my next project. Do you know the shelf life in the refrigerator? I'm assuming I can make less than you did.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

yes you can make less..just don't add to MUCH starter or you will corwd the bacteria and it will not grow as well...I keep it up to two weeks. And it is SO delicious!

[@lynndutt2219]

Thank you, oh sweet inspiration of mine! LOL

[@dahliasmama77]

I tried this last year with no luck.Mine seemed to runny.Maybe Im a greek yogurt person?? I dont know what happened.Yogurt is so cool as it can be used for many things ladys!

[@mollysmith6055]

Try it again but use more starter yogurt than you did before. The more you use, the firmer your yogurt turns out but be warned it does increase the amount of whey that separates. But that is still a good usable product in itself.

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Very nice!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I used to make yogurt all the time. I would put it on top of the frig over night, just in a covered bowl. I miss that kitchen.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I love fresh homemade yogurt with honey and fruit!

[@michelle10261]

bev that looks so yummy,

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

unbelievably yummy!

[@claudiavonbuening3867]

I love your recipes!:)

[@mindypatriotangel6064]

Love it! I will have to try this for sure :) Thank you Bev!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure Sweetness!

[@NorthCarolinaPrepper]

I do this and I use the probiotic capsules/ pills form the heath food store. It has to be the live cultures but its great.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I have probiotic capsules..I thought about trying them..do they work?

[@NorthCarolinaPrepper]

If they are live cutures here is how I did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onevZIVnnaiDfac

[@525Lines]

I saw them in the store and they're like $1 a pill. Do they help? I've tried kefir milk and it does eliminate your gas.

[@NorthCarolinaPrepper]

I started probiotics when i was having major dental work done. I did not want all the antibiotics to kill off all the good bacteria in my gut. So for me I just kept using them and I don't seem to get sick any more. Its my understanding that the bacteria in your gut is a core component to good heath.

[@525Lines]

North Carolina Prepper I know in Europe, it's standard to get some kind of probiotic pill after you get antibiotics but not in the US for some reason. I've read there's a causative link between a certain type of gut bacteria and obesity. I was wondering if it's better than drinking kefir but I guess I should just buy them and see for myself.

[@Gateshouse]

I have a gas stove no light do you think the warm setting on a crock pot is to warm to do this?

[@token1961]

Is there any way to fix curdled yogurt? mine looks like cottage cheese with water on top.

[@annkruml]

Bev this is a great idea and its cost effective. thank you. My question is what do i do if you don't have a light in your oven. can I still put it in there by itself or maybe put the oven on a certain temp? That was a good idea about using it for recipes. I just remembered that i love to use it for biscuits and pancakes if I don't have buttermilk. The possibilities are endless when baking.

[@annejones1664]

I was wondering about the oven. I have a gas oven so what would I do??

[@applegal3058]

Perhaps put a covered pot of hot water next to it to keep the oven warm inside?

[@grassburner]

Homemade Yogurt is SO-SO GOOD! ------- Great video!

[@pricklypear7934]

What do you do if your oven does not have a light in it? Can the you hurt still just set in there?

[@chrisrules1014]

Wow!!! That is so easy and much cheaper than buying it in the store!!! How long does it keep in the refrigerator?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Ours never lasts longer than two weeks.

[@chrisrules1014]

Thanks!

[@virginiaaatkins6065]

I am new to your channel and I love. Keep those recipes coming.I did suscribe so I can stay in touch. Nice to meet you Ms V

[@ND-Tam]

oh I am trying this asap

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Tam K Wonderful!

[@MaruAdventurer]

Mrs V, I am being a little dense I guess. At the 190 degree stage did you have a required time to hold the milk at that temperature or just that it reach temperature? Thx!

[@kathiphilp1195]

Hey I tried it again last night and it worked!!! Yay me! My only question is it didn't seem to have the same potent flavor as the starter. Will it develop over sitting a little longer in the fridge?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Not that I know of! I am going to do another video on how to make it differently

[@kathiphilp1195]

Looking forward to it!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Kinda similar to the way I make kefir. Come to think of it, kefir is very similar to yogurt! Same concept, but different critters and (supposed to be) better for your gut. Kefir, a little fiber, and I am good to go...no pun intended, LOL. Definitely adding this to the recipe book!

[@msgypsyqueen]

That's fantastic! Well done, sister! :D

[@tishisgreat]

yum!

[@pattihabby]

Good Morning Bev...How come when I make my yogurt, it separates ? I do use 2% milk...is that the problem ?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

could be..but just drain some of the whey off and you will have GREEK yogurt!

[@francesbeck7780]

Would this work in a gas oven with the light on? It is the electronic kind that doesn't have a pilot light on all the time.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Frances Beck I don't see why not but it wouldn't hurt to warm up the oven a little bit first and then shut it off turn the light on and put your yogurt in let me know how that does for you

[@francesbeck7780]

Thank you, I will try it sometime in the near future!

[@maineiacacres]

TOO EASY!!! Fruit from the garden/orchard and your own honey. What could be better than that? Thanks Missus!

[@michelle10261]

hi bev how long will it last in the fridge?

[@catherinehatt1224]

Love to try, but what is the shelf life?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

mine is always go out of the fridge by two weeks..so that is as long as I can attest to!

[@moocowdad]

I like this better than my teeny weeny 5 jar yogurt maker, Ill be doing this thanks!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I have another way of making it also that I am going to do when Volfie and I are done with this batch!

[@monkeeblue]

I do mine in the oven and stove top rather than the crockpot, and it sits overnight in the oven and is finished in the morning. Then it goes in the fridge. Bring the milk up to temperature in a pot, take off the burner, cool to culturing temperature, whisk in your starter yogurt, pour into clean, sterilized mason jars (I use quart and 1/2 quart jars), cover loosely with lids and set into the oven that you preheated for just a couple of minutes at 200F and then turned off but leave the light on (if you can't touch your oven racks, it's too hot...I use a cabled meat thermometer to watch the temperature). Let sit overnight in the oven or for 6-10hrs if you're doing it early in the day. You can use vanilla yogurt too but only if it has active cultures in it. I used the instructions from here youvegottotastethis.myrecipes.com/taste_this/2010/02/greek-yogurt-at-home.html

[@ohfullers]

Thanks! Looks Yummy. Watermelon Baby Approved!

[@cilla3636]

Looks so yummy,love yogurt ,gonna make it ;)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I stopped buy stor bought yogurt years ago..this beats them all!

[@cilla3636]

Im gonna make it soon ;)

[@kathiphilp1195]

I tried this last night and it was an utter fail. I did everything you explained except use Greek yogurt. Would that cause my fail?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

your milk may have been to hot when you introduced the yogurt starter and killed the bacteria in the starter..your yogurt starter make have been thickened with gelatin and not had enough probiotics in it..your milk may have been too cold and not warm enough to grow the bacteria needed..I am sorry it failed you.

[@kathiphilp1195]

Thank you for getting back to me. I did check the temp with a thermometer. I'm going to try it again and use the yogurt that you used. Wish me luck. If it doesn't work then maybe yogurt making is not in my future. Lol

[@w11granny67]

You could do this on the stove top. I don't see the point of the slow cooker.

[@poosmate]

I am learning everything off you! Thanks so much for sharing. Poo

[@justYouJesus1God]

There's so many people with different temperatures, I've heard 180, you say 190. And then we have to wait till 110 or 1:15 why the fluctuating numbers

[@avonleanne]

OMG.... another way we are being RIPPED off at the store for "convenience" sigh.....thank you for showing us how easy this is to make...I will be all natural sooner or later with all my helpers on YT!!! LOL.

[@525Lines]

Oh, DUH! So smart. How did that never occur to me, using real yogurt as a starter for making more from milk.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

save some of your home made for starter NEXT time!

[@dallas_red904]

I am afraid that it is one thing I just don't eat...just makes me think of sour milk...however had no idea that was so easy...

[@susantolin5271]

Hi Bev tried this yesterday ( hot dang it ) IT WORKS !!!!

[@suewilson6666]

Have you ever made Kefir Mrs V?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

no not yet..I am not there yet..lol

[@jenniferbeaulac5639]

Thumbs up

[@tracyp7660]

Yay!! :-)

[@Michigansnowpony]

I have the same thought with every video I watch of yours . . . . I SO wish you lived next door. (Or I'd even settle for within a 30 minute drive.) Oh the fun / chaos / mayhem we could create! But maybe that's why God put us so far apart, eh? ; )

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Additionally..... Isn't it funny how weird people get with fermented foods, like yogurt and kefir? I had a friend pitch a fit at me because my milk wasn't kept refrigerated. "Its gonna grow all kinds of greebies!" they told me in a panic. I nodded. "Not all kinds, but some very specific greebies. Thats exactly what I want it to do, yep." They were horrified.

[@lauriegirl2]

I just love you.

[@jaggers116]

WOW your amazing who would've thunk it lmfao!! You're awesome! ✌

[@CherylsCountryHome]

Is that your goat's milk?

[@morganod]

So Glad you got to the point of making this! Thanks! so many diy video's the person goes on and on ^&**(

[@Ladyshystar]

God love the inventor of the crock pot. I love the fact that it uses minimal energy. Just saw a recipe yesterday for SUPER EASY crock pot granola. (grandmacheapcheap if anyone is interested). Thanks Bev :-)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thanks LadySS

[@Michigansnowpony]

Oooooh, crockpot granola?!? Running over to that channel now. Thanks Ladyshystar!

[@Ladyshystar]

Michigansnowpony How can you not share something as simple as Granola? LOL! YUM AND YUM AGAIN. Grandma cheap is out of Colorado. Fine Woman IMO. GOOD SIMPLE RECIPES. Interesting connections also. (Ck out 50 and fantabulous. She is fun. Gorgeous skin.) Sorry to ramble on. Just got in, and am a bit strung from working still. (1 AM. So crazy right?) No reply needed. My tonight thought: Lord, Let us hope that we have been the best folks that we could be in this one day. For this day may very well be "OUR" last day. When you think on it like that, a whole NEW PERSPECTIVE EHHH ;-) Thank You for all of your posts over the years. you inspire me Lady ;-)

A-1 !!!!!

[@levimissy11]

can you can yougrt , that would be real cool if you could

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Not that I am aware of.

[@levimissy11]

ok thanks that would be awesome though. i have seen people can butter and milk.

[@RebelMafia2.0]

Thank you finally can I sub coconut milk? I may use the new fabulous camels milk! Yes camels! Woot woot I watched this video that went thru the hooplah on yogurt! Drove me inside! Thannnkkkkk youuuuuuu! Smiles :)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Cindy Lou Not sure about the coconut milk

[@RebelMafia2.0]

Ok i think it's worth to try it :)