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How to make delicious homemade yogurt

Have you tried making yogurt at home multiple times but failed? The yogurt turned out watery, runny, and not tangy enough? That's because you haven't found the "perfect" recipe for making delicious yogurt every day. Let's take a look at the following article to discover the secret to making perfectly tasty yogurt!

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15 December, 2023

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Let’s make some yogurt, yaourt, with various simple flavors at home. Before we start making yogurt, let’s find out what yogurt is.

Yogurt, also known as yaourt, is a dairy product produced by the fermentation of milk by bacteria. Yogurt is white, creamy, and has a sour taste due to the lactic fermentation process and the sweetness from the milk. Yogurt contains many minerals such as calcium, zinc, lactic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, etc. Therefore, the nutritional content in this type of food is very high.

Yogurt with delicious flavors is naturally formed during the fermentation process, bringing many health benefits. The components in yogurt help to cool the body and relieve heat on hot days. Additionally, it also has the effect of preventing diarrhea, constipation, and contains beneficial bacteria for the intestines and digestive system. Moreover, consuming yogurt also helps boost the immune system, prevent high blood pressure, support weight loss, and enhance beauty for women.

2. How to make delicious yogurt

2.1. How to make delicious yogurt from condensed milk

The ingredients for making white yogurt include:

Jar and incubator
1 can of condensed milk
Boiling water, boiled water for cooling
1 jar of yogurt as a starter (you can choose pre-packaged yogurt or homemade yogurt)
Bowl or large container (large plastic container, with a capacity of about 2 liters or more for easier pouring into the jar).

Instructions:

Pour the condensed milk into a large bowl. You can use a plastic container. Use the can that contained the condensed milk to measure 1 can of boiled water and 2 cans of boiled water cooled down into the condensed milk container.
Stir well until the condensed milk is completely dissolved, then add the yogurt starter (if you add the yogurt starter too early, it will be spoiled by the boiling water).
Pour the mixture into the jar and cover it, then let it ferment.

Notes when fermenting yogurt with condensed milk:

Do not incubate with water that is too hot. While making yogurt, if you use water that is too hot, it will kill the starter, so you can boil a large pot of water, use part of it to dilute the milk. After you have finished diluting the milk, the boiled water will cool down to the appropriate temperature for fermenting the yogurt.
Monitor the incubation time. The more starter you add, the more sour and firm the yogurt will be. Usually, after incubating for about 6 hours, the yogurt will thicken and have a mild sour taste. If you want to eat sweet, soft and smooth yogurt, you can stop incubating after 6 hours.
Seal the yogurt fermentation container tightly. Make sure to seal the pot to maintain the appropriate temperature for fermenting the yogurt. If you want to use a rice cooker for fermentation, you don’t need to plug it in. When you need to maintain the temperature, place a liner to prevent the yogurt from direct contact with the bottom of the pot and turn on the heating function of the rice cooker for 3-4 minutes. Additionally, when making yogurt at home, you may not have convenient tools such as yogurt makers or specialized fermentation pots. In this case, you can still use a large container. Pour the yogurt into the container, immerse the container in hot water, then wrap a thick cloth around the rim of the container to keep it warm. After that, you ferment the yogurt for about 8 hours or until the yogurt reaches the desired level of sourness.

After incubation, you can store the yogurt in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and consume it gradually. However, to ensure the nutrition, you should consume it within 1 week after it is ready. You can also leave one jar to use as a starter for the next batch of yogurt.

2.2. How to make delicious yogurt from fresh milk

The ingredients for making creamy yogurt from fresh milk include:

Sugar
1 liter of fresh milk (unpasteurized)
2 jars of yogurt as starters
Large pot, containers for storing and incubating yogurt

The recipe for making yogurt from fresh milk:

Pour fresh milk into the pot. Heat the milk and stir gently in one direction to prevent the milk from clumping and sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add sugar according to your desired sweetness, stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Heat until the milk reaches about 70–80°C (there will be bubbles around the edge of the pot), then turn off the heat. Avoid boiling the milk as it will lose its quality.
Let the milk cool down, add the yogurt starter and stir well. Then, pour the mixture into the containers and cover them, then incubate for about 2-4 hours.

2.3. How to make delicious blueberry yogurt

Ingredients:

– Whipped Cream

350ml whipped cream.
600ml liquid cream.
2 ISI gas bulbs.

– Blueberry Yogurt

200ml cream.
1 box of yogurt.
200g powdered milk.
40ml blueberry syrup.
Ice cubes.

– Tools

Glass jug, glass cup, ice cream maker, blender.

Instructions:

Step 1: Pour 350ml of whipped cream and 600ml of liquid cream into the glass jug, then pour it into the ice cream maker, attach 2 gas bulbs to the cover, and shake well.

Step 2: Prepare a blender and add all the remaining ingredients, including 200ml of cream, 1 box of yogurt, 200g of powdered milk, 40ml of blueberry syrup, and ice cubes.

Step 3: Cover tightly, press the button, and blend all the ingredients until smooth.

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Step 4: Pour the mixture into glass cups, top with whipped cream, and drizzle some blueberry syrup on top to make the drink more appealing.

Note when making blueberry syrup at home:

With the ingredient of blueberry syrup, you can buy it ready-made at the supermarket or make it at home with simple ingredients and methods as follows:

– Prepare 350g of fresh blueberries (clean and drain the blueberries), 300g of white granulated sugar, 1 glass of filtered water, 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract, a pinch of salt.

– Prepare a small pan or pot for the sugar and water and heat it up on the stove, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the blueberries, lemon extract, and salt, then continue boiling for 5 to 7 minutes. Taste to see if the flavor is as sweet as desired, if not, you can add more sugar.

– Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely, then strain it to remove impurities. After that, pour it into a bottle/container for storage in the refrigerator.

With just 4 simple steps, you can make a refreshing and delicious cup of blueberry yogurt to treat the whole family on weekends. Now, let’s get started on making those tempting blueberry yogurt cups.

2.4. How to make sugar-free yogurt at home

The ingredients for making sugar-free yogurt are:

1 liter of unsweetened fresh milk
1 jar of sugar-free yogurt as a starter
Tools for cooking, storing, and incubating yogurt

Instructions:

Pour the unsweetened fresh milk into a pot, heat it up, and stir gently in one direction. Heat the milk to about 40°C, then turn off the heat. You can use your hand to test it and see if the milk is warm enough.
Add the sugar-free yogurt starter and stir gently, then pour the mixture into the jars and incubate them for about 6-8 hours.
You can use one jar of yogurt that is incubating to taste. If it reaches the desired level of sourness, you can store the sugar-free yogurt in the refrigerator.
Eating sugar-free yogurt not only helps with weight loss and improves the skin from the inside but you can also make a yogurt mask to nourish your skin. Using sugar-free yogurt will not make your skin sun-sensitive.

2.5. How to make aloe vera yogurt at home

Aloe vera yogurt with the cool taste of juicy aloe vera pieces is a refreshing treat loved by many.

Instructions:

Peel and rinse the aloe vera leaves under cold water to reduce the amount of resin. Then soak them in a bowl of water with a little salt and 15ml of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Remove the inner flesh of the aloe vera leaves and rinse them 5-6 more times, then drain.
Next, boil water and blanch the aloe vera for about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Then remove the aloe vera and soak it in 200ml of cold water mixed with 2 tablespoons of sugar for about 1 hour, then remove it and let it drain.
Prepare the yogurt mixture and add the aloe vera to it, then proceed with incubation as usual.

2.6. How to make colorful sticky rice yogurt

The ingredients for sticky rice yogurt include:

3 pandan leaves
1 liter of cold water
200g sticky rice
100g white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
100ml coconut milk
Yogurt (you can choose any yogurt recipe above).

Instructions:

Wash the glutinous rice and soak it for about 3-4 hours to soften the rice.
After soaking, wash the glutinous rice again to make it cleaner, then put it in a pot. Add water and a little salt, then cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and sticky again. While cooking, add pandan leaves and occasionally stir. (Note: The rice should be cooked until it is soft; do not cook for too long to avoid sticking the rice again).
When the rice starts to cook, add sugar, stir well, and cook for another 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat and let the sticky rice cool completely.
Scoop the sticky rice dessert into a cup, add yogurt, and coconut milk. Then, it is ready to enjoy the colorful and flavorful sticky rice yogurt.

2.7. How to make chewy yogurt

The ingredients for making chewy yogurt are:

Milk and yogurt starters
Cooking tools, containers for storing and incubating yogurt
Gelatin powder

Instructions:

The process of making chewy yogurt at home is not much different from making yogurt with condensed milk and fresh milk. However, after stirring the milk and yogurt mixture, you add gelatin (soaked in water for 5 minutes to expand) into the milk, then pour it into a large container and proceed with incubation as usual.
After incubation, take it out of the refrigerator for about 2 hours, then cut it into bite-sized pieces to eat with fruits.

2.8. How to make fruity yogurt

Ingredients:

Unsweetened fresh milk: 1 liter (you can use sweetened milk if you want it sweeter).
Condensed milk: 150 ml.
Yogurt: 100 ml.
Fresh fruits of your choice (mangoes, strawberries, kiwis, etc.).
Sugar: 20 grams if you want it sweet.
Ice cubes.
A few sprigs of mint for decoration.
Tools for making delicious and nutritious fruity yogurt: yogurt containers, pot for cooking, stove, strainer, wooden spoon, glass cups.

Steps to Make Fruity Yogurt Tasty and Nutritious

– Making Yogurt

Step 1: Boil the filtered water, then add the condensed milk and stir well until the condensed milk is completely dissolved. Let it cool until it reaches room temperature. Remember to cool it completely!

Step 2: After the mixture has cooled, add the yogurt, and stir well to dissolve the mixture completely. Strain the mixture to remove any residue, making the yogurt smoother.

Step 3: Use clean yogurt containers and let them dry. Pour the mixture into the containers, cover them tightly, and put them in a yogurt maker or a container of warm water for at least 8 hours. The yogurt will thicken slightly and have a mild sour taste.

– Making Fruity Yogurt

Step 1: Place the roasted coffee in a blender and grind it into a fine powder. Transfer the coffee into a coffee filter and pour enough boiling water to let the coffee grounds absorb the water. Let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes to let the water soak into the coffee.

Step 2: Pour the coffee into a glass and add half a cup of ice. Then, pour the yogurt into the glass until it is almost full, followed by the coffee. Garnish the glass with a few sprigs of mint. When enjoying it, stir well to blend the flavors.
Nothing is better than being able to create a unique, mouth-watering cup of coffee yogurt to treat the whole family on weekends. Let’s get started on making this special cup of yogurt coffee.

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