tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post203606694942093070..comments2024-03-27T18:41:57.972-07:00Comments on Pennies & Pancakes: Crockpot Yogurt ($0.16 per serving)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-42559159835184579802014-12-06T14:27:19.658-08:002014-12-06T14:27:19.658-08:00It will be fine. Yogurt is full of bacteria... but...It will be fine. Yogurt is full of bacteria... but it's the kind that's good for your gut. :) They are called probiotics. The only way you'd get bad bacteria in it is if you handled it with your unwashed hands. But, you really won't be touching the yogurt as you make it. All yogurt (commercial yogurt too) goes through a warming process. It will be okay! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-50024819554208753542014-12-06T10:07:49.472-08:002014-12-06T10:07:49.472-08:00My husband is concerned about this recipe because ...My husband is concerned about this recipe because the thought of a warm dairy product sitting out overnight sounds like a breeding ground for bad bacteria that could make you sick. Any advice or insight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-55570408644352209132014-05-22T07:42:34.442-07:002014-05-22T07:42:34.442-07:00I also add some dry milk powder to help it thicken...I also add some dry milk powder to help it thicken better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-44043801811301140452014-05-22T07:41:41.005-07:002014-05-22T07:41:41.005-07:00I do it this way but also (this part is an Olympic...I do it this way but also (this part is an Olympic event) put the crock-pot into my oven, and leave the light on all night. Its the best yogurt in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-43680946174139109082014-05-07T23:00:34.644-07:002014-05-07T23:00:34.644-07:00Thanks so much for posting about not using a therm...Thanks so much for posting about not using a thermometer! Mine broke and I wasn't sure if I should get another since it didn't seem to last very long but I really didn't want to stop making yogurt! My husband would pout I think lol. I put 2 cups of powdered milk in a gallon and let it go for 12 hours. That's what seems to work best for us, it's pretty thick I think. My husband can eat it plain but I cannot lol. The last time I made yogurt I decided not to use my crockpot because I wanted to make a roast in it. I have heard of using a cooler or oven but my oven light doesn't put out enough heat and I don't have a cooler. What I do have is a really sturdy large wooden box that had my cast iron set in it ( was a great gift from my in-laws) So I put a small towel in the bottom and then a large flannel sheet. I put the yogurt into the containers I normally use when it is done. I put the containers in the box along with a jar of hot water I had microwaved. I used the rest of the sheet to cover it all, put a small towel on top for good measure and closed the box, then wrapped it in a blanket. About half way through (6 hours for me) I put another jar of hot water in the box. The first one was still warm so I might not have needed to add one. After 12 hours, I took them out and they were done and looked great! I might even venture to say they were better than when I used the crockpot. That may be because of the hot water, where when I use the crockpot, I just wrap the whole thing in a blanket, with no hot water. Okay enough rambling, thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-65293429326275551282014-03-24T18:06:00.222-07:002014-03-24T18:06:00.222-07:00Nope. But if you strain it with a cheese cloth til...Nope. But if you strain it with a cheese cloth till the whey and water content is mostly gone, you will end up with Greek yogurt. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-92003984113487605852014-03-24T10:26:54.237-07:002014-03-24T10:26:54.237-07:00Is the final product Greek Yogurt? Is the final product Greek Yogurt? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-59545739659978211992014-02-03T12:12:43.084-08:002014-02-03T12:12:43.084-08:00Finally tried this for the first time 4 days ago, ...Finally tried this for the first time 4 days ago, and I've already got batch #2 sitting on the counter culturing!! Woot!drivenbyhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331082332398523579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-55859368095108528032014-01-11T05:47:42.925-08:002014-01-11T05:47:42.925-08:00YES! I made the yogurt and it came out perfectly...YES! I made the yogurt and it came out perfectly! The whole house was satisfied. Oh, Yeah I did do a fist pump and squeal when I saw my creation!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-45101796043246268082013-11-20T16:20:17.077-08:002013-11-20T16:20:17.077-08:00I ended up trying it with the Chobani plain Greek ...I ended up trying it with the Chobani plain Greek yogurt, like you did.<br />I blogged about it here:<br />http://recipeshappen.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/homemade-yogurt/<br />Thanks for a great recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-15412947108903774382013-11-18T18:06:46.254-08:002013-11-18T18:06:46.254-08:00Does it make a difference if you use regular or Gr...Does it make a difference if you use regular or Greek plain yogurt?<br />I want to try this, but I should buy some fresh milk first - thanks for the tip!! Milk here is $1.99/gallon at Aldi. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-7331873175826437272013-11-04T15:52:02.452-08:002013-11-04T15:52:02.452-08:00Wow! Having a new baby has put me way behind on re...Wow! Having a new baby has put me way behind on replying to comments/emails. :) The answer to your question is YES! It can definitely be doubled or tripled successfully. :) Good luck!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-33573480194607510232013-10-28T08:51:03.801-07:002013-10-28T08:51:03.801-07:00Hi! I am wondering if this recipe can be successfu...Hi! I am wondering if this recipe can be successfully doubled or tripled.many thanks! I love your blog, by the way! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-15358028803763044252013-10-07T19:10:04.542-07:002013-10-07T19:10:04.542-07:00for the four cups of milk, you will need to add 3 ...for the four cups of milk, you will need to add 3 Tbs. of sugar and 1 Tbs vanilla extract once it has reached an almost boil (before it cools). Hope this helps! For some other really good recipes check out: http://naturalwinners.blogspot.com/<br />http://borntobakeforever.blogspot.com/<br />and<br />http://in-mamas-kitchen.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-25885230300760022912013-08-07T16:07:19.446-07:002013-08-07T16:07:19.446-07:00Hi there. Unfortunately, I don't have a dairy-...Hi there. Unfortunately, I don't have a dairy-free version. I think your best bet would be to do a google search. Sorry. I know that's a lame answer, but I just have no idea if almond milk would work in place of regular milk. You could always give it a try and use extra gelatin to help it hold together. But I honestly don't know how it would turn out. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-10655364175795351512013-08-07T12:43:25.424-07:002013-08-07T12:43:25.424-07:00Do you have a dairy free version? I'm allergi...Do you have a dairy free version? I'm allergic to all milk. <br /><br />I use almond milk. There are almond and soy yogurts that have active cultures I can use, but not sure if it will work with the almond milk. Things don't thicken very well with almond or soy milk (like box pudding).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-4662965913911977462013-07-22T07:02:05.126-07:002013-07-22T07:02:05.126-07:00Hi Liz. I've never tried to make it with flavo...Hi Liz. I've never tried to make it with flavoring/sugar, because I've been told several times that it affects the thickness of the yogurt (it can turn soupy). However, I know other have made it successfully WITH flavor and sugar added. I don't have a link to any of those recipes, but I believe they use more thickening agent like gelatin to help it stay somewhat thick. I personally like the plain yogurt, and adding sweetener (honey) and berries to it for flavor. Hope this helps!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-80644176154056797842013-07-21T12:57:24.413-07:002013-07-21T12:57:24.413-07:00Is there a reason the yogurt needs to be plain? I...Is there a reason the yogurt needs to be plain? I wouldn't mind if the finished product tasted a little like the starter. Does the sugar/flavor effect the final product?<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911494598430033942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-39756264388153608672013-07-09T12:45:53.949-07:002013-07-09T12:45:53.949-07:00Too funny if a gallon of milk was $3.92 here in Ha...Too funny if a gallon of milk was $3.92 here in Hawaii I think people would jump with joy.. Milk here goes from $5 a gallon to $7.99 per gallon... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-69298380633908176162013-06-21T10:12:09.734-07:002013-06-21T10:12:09.734-07:00Kate, I've never tried making a vanilla/flavor...Kate, I've never tried making a vanilla/flavored/sugar-added version. Can anyone else answer her question?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-39429343304027575732013-06-20T13:55:52.569-07:002013-06-20T13:55:52.569-07:00Any idea on how much vanilla or vanilla bean paste...Any idea on how much vanilla or vanilla bean paste I would need to add if I wanted to make vanilla yogurt instead? I have never done this but it sounds simple enough and I love love LOVE vanilla yogurt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-54424116769147069412013-04-15T07:11:33.132-07:002013-04-15T07:11:33.132-07:00Made this recipe this weekend and I feel so accomp...Made this recipe this weekend and I feel so accomplished! I may have even squealed like a little girl :-). Thank you so much for your recipe - next on my list to make are your burger buns, bagels and granola bars!Charitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-14652559898736030052013-04-11T05:24:19.284-07:002013-04-11T05:24:19.284-07:00It does thank you!! And that yogurt is on sale thi...It does thank you!! And that yogurt is on sale this week - score!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-29749020730132719262013-04-10T12:18:11.696-07:002013-04-10T12:18:11.696-07:00I use Chobani (greek) yogurt, which is fat-free, b...I use Chobani (greek) yogurt, which is fat-free, but there is regular plain and greek yogurt around that is full-fat and would work as well. It just has to have live active cultures listed on the label. :) Hope this helps!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-85956520810803766022013-04-10T08:54:17.464-07:002013-04-10T08:54:17.464-07:00Quick question about the yogurt you buy for the &q...Quick question about the yogurt you buy for the "starter" - is it regular yogurt or Greek? And do you have to use full-fat yogurt or can it be fat-free? I am having a difficult time finding plain full-fat yogurt for some reason. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com