Does anyone use a Rachel Allen yogurt maker?

sb44

pumkin747 wrote: »

ive just ordered one of these, can anyone tell me what ingredients i will need for it, as id like to get started right away when it arrives!

Hi

I use 1 carton of UHT milk, normally get the semi from Aldi (green carton, about 62p), 1½ tbs Yeo Valley yog as the starter and 1½ tbs dried milk which I also get from Aldi.

Just put the milk into a large jug, add the other two ingredients and whisk or stir so that they dissolve (I find whisking with a wire hand whisk works best).

Pour into 6 of your jars (there isn't enough to fill 7), leave the lids off, put into the maker, put on the lid, switch on and leave for about 10 hours.

Once cool enough I put the jars into the fridge to firm up.

I then get a sieve, line it with a cotton hanky, put it on top of a bowl or jug and pour all of the jars of yog into it to strain. You don't have to do this but it comes out so thick it is like double cream, use this in cooking dishes to make a sauce, in a bowl and stir to make thinner and add cereal etc or use to make muffins.

pumkin747

thats great sb44, do you leave the lids off all the way through? thanks for your help

sb44

pumkin747 wrote: »

thats great sb44, do you leave the lids off all the way through? thanks for your help

Hi

Yes, I only use the lids when the jars are cool enough to put in the fridge.

foxy-tigger

sb44 wrote: »

I tried UHT in the Easiyo and it came out in a big blob and was quite grainy so that has gone to the back of the cupboard.

This is far better.

I may experiment and lower the time in the maker to 8 hours and see how that turns out, I will be draining it anyway which makes it thicker.

Will let you know how I get on.

Hi there! Spotted this thread as I am interested in buying one of these machines. I have a (massive taking the space in my cupboard) Easiyo that I have used a good few times but the packets to buy cost such a lot and I have tried to make my own in it using a good few tablespoons Yeo Valley and UHT milk and it was awful! Grainy and thin. Like it didn't take properly? I left it overnight and then thought it might be better in the fridge? But ended up throwing it out. Anyone know of a recipe that works with the easiyo or shall I just buy a new set like the Rachel Allen set??! Thanks peeps!!

Eenymeeny

Can I thank sb44 for all of the helpful info posted on here? I've read everything else I could find on the forum for home yogurt making and found that this thread answered most of my queries in a straighforward way, accompanied with pictures brilliant! (Not just useful for those who are thinking of buying the machine) I wondered if admin could maybe link it to the other yoghurt threads as it was so good?
Just one little question that I didn't find an answer to... I've currently got my slo cooker warmed yoghurt straining over a jcloth covered colander and bowl. It still has a few lumps should I just stir the lumps out and should it be in the fridge whilst straining please?
Thanks a lot

sb44

Eenymeeny wrote: »

Can I thank sb44 for all of the helpful info posted on here? I've read everything else I could find on the forum for home yogurt making and found that this thread answered most of my queries in a straighforward way, accompanied with pictures brilliant! (Not just useful for those who are thinking of buying the machine) I wondered if admin could maybe link it to the other yoghurt threads as it was so good?
Just one little question that I didn't find an answer to... I've currently got my slo cooker warmed yoghurt straining over a jcloth covered colander and bowl. It still has a few lumps should I just stir the lumps out and should it be in the fridge whilst straining please?
Thanks a lot

Sorry, only just read your post.

I used to strain mine in the fridge but ended up with whey all over the shelf (I use a mens hanky to drain it through and the whey ends up dripping from the corners). I just drain it on the work surface and then put it in the fridge. Don't bother about any lumps as they will come out when you stir in any sweetener or flavouring into your yog.

Don't forget you can add a bit of sugar free jelly powder into it to flavour it too.

Eenymeeny

Thanks again sb44. I'd made some overnight and was a bit worried that it would all liquify if I stirred it! also worried about it being out on the worktop at room temperature without cover. Needn't have worried though, I let it drain for a couple of hours and got a rich creamy yoghurt...lovely!
I've got the bug now too, made another batch today and it's in the fridge cooling at the moment after an hour of straining it. Hoping to get a bigger yield this time. I ended up with half of a 500g tub, maybe I'd strained it for too long? I'll try your hankie tip next time thanks, probably easier to manouvre than Jcloth.
Like the idea of the yoghurt cheese thanks for those links too.

sb44

Eenymeeny wrote: »

Thanks again sb44. I'd made some overnight and was a bit worried that it would all liquify if I stirred it! also worried about it being out on the worktop at room temperature without cover. Needn't have worried though, I let it drain for a couple of hours and got a rich creamy yoghurt...lovely!
I've got the bug now too, made another batch today and it's in the fridge cooling at the moment after an hour of straining it. Hoping to get a bigger yield this time. I ended up with half of a 500g tub, maybe I'd strained it for too long? I'll try your hankie tip next time thanks, probably easier to manouvre than Jcloth.
Like the idea of the yoghurt cheese thanks for those links too.

Don't forget that if it is too thick you can pour some of the whey back into the yogurt to thin it out.

Or add seasoning and garlic to make it into a Boursin style spread.

village_saver

What an interesting thread -I'm keen to "have a go" but before spending out on a proper maker does anyone know what the slowcooker method is?

sb44

village_saver wrote: »

What an interesting thread -I'm keen to "have a go" but before spending out on a proper maker does anyone know what the slowcooker method is?

Hi!

I posted this on the Minimins site a while ago now after finding the recipe on YouTube.

http://www.minimins.com/dukan-recipes/233104-easy-homemade-slow-cooker-yoghurt-updated.html



I have reverted back to the slow cooker method for now until the weather gets really cold.