Non - TMX yoghurt - Sim

[Thermomixer]

I'm not sure if this has already been posted but I thought I would share how I made yogurt before I got the TM, I haven't tried the TM method yet because I am not a fan of powdered milk

Natural yogurt—with no powdered milk
Ingredients
1L milk
1/4 cup of natural, unflavoured yogurt (approximate measure, don't be too precious about it)

Equipment:
Yogurt making thermos and container (1L) eg. EasiYo

Method:
1. Heat milk to 80ºC then remove from heat.
2. Pour milk into container, close the lid and place it in the fridge. Allow to cool completely, it needs to be fridge-temperature cold.
3. Once cooled, add the yogurt, close the lid. Fill the thermos with boiling water and pop-in the container. Leave overnight, or for 6+ hours.

Every time I make yogurt this way it comes out nice and thick, without the aid of powdered milk. If you want it even thicker, drain it through cheese cloth (keep refrigerated) for a short while until the desired consistency is achieved, but not for too long or you will make yogurt cheese! The liquid collected can be used in muffin and cake recipes.

[judydawn]

Simple enough - just one question Sim.  Can you use skim milk?  Oops, another question.  Then how do you sweeten it, just add fruit or does it need sugar as well.