My Yoghurt Discoveries (3)

 Third Batch - EDC Recipe - Skim Milk

800g skim milk
50g milk powder
3 Tbsp Pot Set Yoghurt

Combine milk and milk powder in Thermomix - Speed 7 for 10 Seconds
Cook for 30 minutes at 90 degrees on Speed 1
Allow to cool to 37 degrees - (I stuck my finger in when the light came up 37 degrees and it still wasn't really body temperature, i waited an extra 10 minutes or so and then it was perfect)
Add the pot set yoghurt - Speed 4 for 4 Seconds
Cook for 10 minutes - 37 degrees - Speed 1
Pour into thermoserver and wrap in a blanket/towel to keep warm (Or use a thermos like Easiyo)
Leave for 8-12 hours to thicken - be sure not to fiddle with it during this process or move it around
Pop in fridge to chill before serving

HINTS: 
* Use Jalna brand POT SET Yoghurt - This is definitely the key - I've tried with Farmers union, generic brand etc natural yoghurts and it is no where near as thick and creamy - kind of hit and miss with these brands.  Jalna is the WAY TO GO. 
* When the 37 degree light comes up just test with your finger, it usually needs a tad longer to cool, you'll know if it's too hot - I waited 10 extra minutes
* Don't move your yoghurt around while it is setting - do not disturb the process!!!

This was my second attempt in making yoghurt with skim milk and this time it worked!  I think it is because of the Jalna Pot Set yoghurt!  It is not quite as tart and thick as the full cream milk version but if low fat milk is the only option for you I think this would pass with flying colours.  Nothing wrong with it at all. 

I would rate this 8/10 - again time consuming because of the cool down part of the recipe.  Night time is the best option for making yoghurt - then it can set overnight.  

My Yoghurt Discoveries (2)

SECOND BATCH - MY WAY OF COOKING - FULL CREAM MILK

1 litre of full cream milk (long life)

120g pot set yoghurt

50g milk powder

Place all ingredients into Thermomix and warm for 4 minutes - 50 degrees - Speed 4

Pour yoghurt into small jars or containers and wrap them in a blanket or towel to keep warm.  Leave for 8-12 hours to set - Do not disturb or move the jars around

Put in fridge to chill before serving

HINTS

* Use long life milk, it is important that your milk start off at room temperature
* Use Jalna brand POT SET Yoghurt - This is definitely the key - I've tried with Farmers union, generic brand etc natural yoghurts and it is no where near as thick and creamy - kind of hit and miss with these brands.  Jalna is the WAY TO GO. 
* Use about 400-500g size jars - smaller jars gives you a thicker consistency 
* Don't move your yoghurt around while it is setting - do not disturb the process!!!

This was an okay consistency, not as thick as the other recipe but I really did like that my yoghurt was done and left to set within a very short 4 minutes.   The other downfall was having it set 3 jars instead of one large pot.  I will attempt having it set in the thermoserver next time and see what result I get. 

I would give this 7/10 for taste and texture but 10/10 for the ease and simplicity to make yoghurt.  Perhaps as i reuse this as my culture for next time it will keep getting better and thicker.  

My Yoghurt Discoveries (1)

First Batch - EDC Recipe - Full Cream Milk

800g full cream milk
50g milk powder
3 Tbsp Pot Set Yoghurt

Combine milk and milk powder in Thermomix - Speed 7 for 10 Seconds
Cook for 30 minutes at 90 degrees on Speed 1
Allow to cool to 37 degrees - (I stuck my finger in when the light came up 37 degrees and it still wasn't really body temperature, i waited an extra 10 minutes or so and then it was perfect)
Add the pot set yoghurt - Speed 4 for 4 Seconds
Cook for 10 minutes - 37 degrees - Speed 1
Pour into thermoserver and wrap in a blanket/towel to keep warm (Or use a thermos like Easiyo)
Leave for 8-12 hours to thicken - be sure not to fiddle with it during this process or move it around
Pop in fridge to chill before serving

HINTS: 
* Use Jalna brand POT SET Yoghurt - This is definitely the key - I've tried with Farmers union, generic brand etc natural yoghurts and it is no where near as thick and creamy - kind of hit and miss with these brands.  Jalna is the WAY TO GO.
* When the 37 degree light comes up just test with your finger, it usually needs a tad longer to cool, you'll know if it's too hot - I waited 10 extra minutes
* Don't move your yoghurt around while it is setting - do not disturb the process!!!

This was the best batch I've ever made and I owe it all to the Jalna brand pot set yoghurt.  It was nice and tart and very thick - my husband even commented on how 'shop bought' it looks.  Using the thermoserver was new to me also and it worked great.  Means you can do a double batch if you like.

I would rate this 10/10 - although time consuming and annoying having to wait for the cool down process this is a job worth doing.  I find night time a great time to do it - it can then set overnight and be ready to go in the fridge in the morning

TUESDAY TESTIMONIALS.........

TESTIMONIAL NUMBER 2

A happy customer of mine shares her thoughts on the Thermomix!  

What I love about my new Thermomix:

"Where do I start, and how do I even start to explain how this one little machine (nicknamed "Little Chef" in our house) has literally CHANGED my life and my families life forever?! 

I have had some health issues in the past few years relating to food allergies and so buying food such as take-out or pre-packaged is simply something I can no longer do. I was also very passionate about providing my family with the BEST quality food possible, and get this I'm a working Mum too so I needed something that would take me less time than what I was spending to prepare it?! Can't be done right? Wrong!!! 

The Thermomix has allowed me to cook very healthy food, from scratch quicker than if I had bought pre-packed food. Amazing! The money we have saved is truly noticable too. I spend most of our food money now at the fruit/veg/nut/grains store and a LOT less money and Coles & Woolworths. In fact, with some of the money we have saved we chose to start having our groceires delivered. Even more time I can spend now with my children doing the things that really count in life! 

Thank you Thermomix! I'll never go back to the old days, NEVER."