The beneficial properties of yoghurts have been known for a long time and it is difficult to meet a person who has not tried this product. Natural yoghurt should not contain foreign substances: thickeners, pectins, milk powder and preservatives. It is almost impossible to buy such a dairy product in a store, but you can prepare it yourself using a yogurt maker.
Instructions
Step 1
Typically, the capacity of yoghurt makers is one liter. There are two types of these devices: with several vessels for fermentation (seven to eight jars) and with one large vessel. It is convenient for storing the finished product if the vessel lids have the function of setting the production date. It is best for a large family to choose a yogurt maker with several jars so that everyone can eat their own portion of the homemade dairy product without overflowing from the common dish.
Step 2
Many yogurt makers are equipped with a timer. This feature is very convenient, but not necessary at all. The cost of such a device is somewhat more expensive than yogurt makers without a timer. To make yogurt at home, you need milk, as well as lactic acid bacteria found in yogurt, regular kefir, or special ferments. The milk must first be boiled and cooled to the desired temperature. Mix milk with lactic acid bacteria, pour into vessels and put in a yogurt maker, plug into the network. You do not need to cover the jars during cooking, it is enough to close the yogurt maker itself.
Step 3
Then the device will do everything on its own: it will heat up to the required temperature, maintain it, and turn itself off. The cooking time for yoghurt is six to ten hours. All that remains is to remove the jars with the finished product and put them in the refrigerator for an hour, after which you can safely eat natural homemade yogurt.
Step 4
For the successful operation of this device, it is recommended to follow a few simple but important rules. The location of the yogurt maker should provide rest during work, this is very important for a good and correct fermentation of fermented milk products. Before you start preparing yogurt, you should carefully read the attached instructions, in which you will find detailed recipes for making desserts and rules for use.
Step 5
You can cook in this unique device not only yogurt and kefir, but also other fermented milk products (fermented baked milk, cottage cheese, varenets, sour cream). Some people wonder whether it is worth purchasing a yoghurt maker, since it takes up a lot of space, and the functionality of the device is limited. Before purchasing, you should think about how important kefir, yogurt and other homemade dairy products are for you, whether you will spend time on it in the future. For families with children and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such a purchase will be a useful purchase.
