Has anybody on the forum made Yogurt or Kefir? I think I'm a gonna give it a go...

[mitch96]

being a half ass vegetarian/vegan non dairy kinda guy I'm not going to use milk products.
This should be interesting..
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[hlthe2b]

1. Soymilk Yogurt in Instant Pot. If you want it strictly vegan you are going to have to buy cultures...

Albeit you might be able to use commercial soymilk (plain) yogurt if your grocer carries it as culture, which is what I was able to do. It came out okay, albeit I did not like the taste or texture.

I'll stick with 2% milk as I have for 14 years, using every technique you can think of. I also make Greek yogurt from half the yogurt batch.

But yes, nut milk varieties can be used.

[mitch96]

2. Tnx. I have an instant pot with yogurt setting. I was thinking of using probiotic caps with all the

good microorganisms.. Lots of vid's out there using different veg milks.
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[WhiteTara]

3. youghurt requires milk, but water kefir is easy

and delicious. easy peasy too.

[mitch96]

6. THAT was gonna be my next try. Kefir has more probiotics than yogurt from what I have read

and its quicker too...
Tnx for the heads up...
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[WhiteTara]

7. You'll love it. So many flavors.

I was told by a kefir master that is pronounced "kee fear" accent on the second syllable. Be prepared for lots of baby grains from each batch. I thought that part was a bit overwhelming.

I became intrigued with kefir because I read that prunes make it taste like Dr. Pepper. Also, you will be amazed at the projectile pooping that follows a glass of it!. I had a bottle of it explode in the kitchen, and it got all over me, my hair, the cabinet, the ceiling the carpet in the other room (it was very forceful in its explosion!) I didn't make that flavor again.

I let all my grains die when Mr. WT was in the hospital so long, but I think he's home now for real. Time to replenish the good gut flora. Thanks for the reminder.

[spinbaby]

4. Just started, as a matter of fact

I read about how yogurt made with L. Reuteri has all kinds of wonderful probiotic benefits, so I bought an actual yogurt maker with temperature control to make it. Turns out to be very easy to do and I’ve been having lovely high-fat yogurt every day. Have not yet experienced any noticeable health benefits, but it is tasty.

[WhiteTara]

8. homemade yoghurt is sooo good.

And so easy to make. You just have to be aware that yeast is alive and hot water kills it and cold water stalls it .

[sorcrow]

5. Yogurt is easy

Yogurt is easy. I make it every other week or so. I start with a gallon of milk. When the yogurt's done I usually strain it so I end up with some nice Greek yogurt and some whey. I use the whey as cooking liquid for various things or put it on the dog's food.

Once you get a routine it's no problem at all. Get a good thermometer and watch your temps.

Best regards,
Sorghum Crow