Homesteaders yoghurt with milk powder and an Easi-yo.

I keep a stock of milk powder as part of my prepping for both natural disasters and accidentally running out of the real stuff. I was curious if I could make yoghurt with this milk, and it turns out you can!

Here is something I’ve been experimenting with for the last couple of weeks. After a couple of test runs, I’m comfortable that it works with the proportions given. As is, it’s not a great money-saver, however I’m going to experiment with how to get the most yoghurt for the least starter and milk powder.

This method

•         Is similar to sourdough bread i.e. you add a starter to the medium and let it grow/‘brew’.
•         Assumes you have something like the bench tub yoghurt cooker e.g. an Easi-yo or similar.

In the picture below, is a quick synopsis of the method:

•         Starter in jar on the left
•         Mixer in the middle, with next batch of water, starter and milk powder mixed together.
•          Regular kitchen tub with the actual yoghurt from the previous batch.

Ingredients

•         Yoghurt starter – 500 grams natural Greek yoghurt.
•         2 cups of full-cream milk powder
•         Drinking water as need to fill up your mixer.

Directions

1. Add a cup of water, starter (left-hand jar), milk powder and to the mixer, in that order.
2. Tighten lid and shake mixer to mix ingredients.
3. Add more water so that the mixer is filled to the level indicated by the manufacturer. Re-tighten mixer lid.
4. Add mixer and hot water to the cooker, in the usual way for the product. Take care to safely handle the hot water.
5. Leave it for 12 hours. Once the final yoghurt is ready, refill the starter jar as needed.
6. Store both starter and actual yoghurt in the fridge.