Yogurt in a bread machine: recipes

A bread maker is a great helper in the kitchen. With this device, the process of preparing dough products turns into easy fun. The bread maker itself will knead, let it rise, create the required temperature, knead and cook. All that is required of the housewife is to sequentially place the products and set the commands. But few people know that in addition to bread, buns and muffins, you can make yogurt in a bread maker. Recipes for delicious fermented milk products are very diverse. And it’s not even a matter of what flavoring additive you use to make homemade yogurt - bread machines from different companies have special modes. Some brands of cars have a dedicated function called “Yogurt”. But with the help of simpler designs you can prepare a fermented milk product.

Bread maker LG HB-3001 or LG HB-2001

What do you need to make yogurt at home? Yogurt consists of milk and culture. The first product can be bought both in the store and on the market. The main thing is that the milk is not intended for long-term storage. After pasteurization, the environment for the development of fermented milk bacteria is completely absent, so the starter will not work in it. The second ingredient of yogurt is sold in pharmacies. It is noteworthy that on each bag there is a detailed description of how you can make your own yogurt in a bread maker. The recipes are not much different from each other. In the LG HB-3001 design, the bowl is designed to hold one and a half liters. That's how much milk we'll take. First you need to boil it and cool it to a temperature of forty degrees. Pour half a glass of milk and dilute a pack of Sacco starter in it. Pour into the remaining mixture. Stir and fill the bucket. Set the “Yoghurt” mode and the time to eight hours. Cover with a lid and wait. The taste of the finished yogurt can be varied by adding various jams, confitures, fruits or honey.

So what do we need. Let's start with 1 liter of milk. Make sure that the milk is as full fat as possible and that it is pasteurized. This means that the yogurt will contain the required level of bacteria and it will ferment well. You can also use a special yogurt mixture for yogurt. In my case, we will use store-bought yogurt. Make sure it's yogurt with active additives - this means it contains those beneficial bacteria. We will also need containers for yogurt, a Sana bread maker and, perhaps, that’s all. Now we will mix 3-4 tbsp. yogurt with milk. Again, do not forget that this is milk with maximum fat content; you should not use sour milk, because in the end it may not work out. And even low-fat milk is not suitable. I'll start with 3-4 spoons of yogurt and mix well. The milk needs to be heated in advance. It is important. Minimum up to 45 degrees. You can put the milk in the microwave and check the temperature with your finger, but it's even better to have a needle thermometer. If you use unpasteurized milk, then you will need to heat it to 90 degrees. And then cool. But in principle, now all the milk in stores is already pasteurized. So I'm going to stir it well. We can begin. Now I will pour the mixture into jars, which need to be sterilized in advance, just like when you make jam at home. This can be done by boiling the jars for at least 5 minutes. One, two... This is a very simple recipe. Turned it on and forgot it. We close the jars with airtight lids and place them in the Sana Smart bread machine. You can take out the form, we won't need it. And we put the jars directly on the bottom. Basically, all that will happen is heating. This will take some time. In general, the complete fermentation process itself can take a day. But in a Sana bread machine it takes about 5 to 8 hours. Now I will install the program. Button 6 – fermentation. I'll program it for 8 hours. But this does not mean that the yogurt will ferment all this time. I'll come back and check in 3 hours to see how the process is going. So, I set it to 8 hours. And I also set the temperature to 42 degrees. The mass will heat up inside the bread machine and slowly ferment. So, I set it to 8 o'clock. Now I'll adjust the temperature. “Temperature” button - 42 degrees - there is another setting here - this is mixing, but we don’t need it now, I turn it off. So, everything is ready, you can start. I'll come back in 3 hours and check the consistency. Of course, the process will take longer, but it is still better to periodically check what is happening with the yogurt. See you in a few hours. So, 3 hours have passed, as I said, perhaps it’s too early to think about readiness. You can take the jar with your hands, it’s only 42 degrees here, it’s not hot. I want to see what consistency the mixture has reached so far. You can smell it and even taste it if you want. Look, the mixture has definitely become thicker, but it is not yogurt yet, so it will take more time. The smell is something between yogurt and milk. I'll even try. Yes, you can already taste the yogurt. But it will still take time. Close the lid and put it back. Maybe another 2 hours somewhere. Yes, I think 2-3 hours will be enough. See you soon. As I already said, the whole process can take up to plus or minus 8 hours. Another 2 hours passed. In total it turned out to be 5 hours at the moment. Let's see what stage yogurt is at. You need to check how dense it is and the smell. I definitely see that it has thickened. Great. And you can clearly smell the yogurt. Such a fresh fermented smell. Now we need to put it in the refrigerator. No, it’s not ready yet, you can’t eat it yet. The first reason is that it is still warm, and the second reason is that it will not be digested well because the ripening process is not yet completed. Let's put it in the refrigerator for 12 hours, this will stop the fermentation process and you can eat it. Ready-made yogurt can be stored for no more than 5 days. So, I will put this yogurt in the refrigerator, and yesterday’s yogurt, which we specially prepared for the shoot, will be used for a delicious dessert, the recipe for which I will now show you. Of course, ready-made yogurt can be eaten in its pure form. But it's boring! Let's diversify it. Let's prepare a parfait... This is a dessert that is laid out in layers. The layers can be anything. We will take fruits and berries, oatmeal, honey, chocolate, nuts, raisins, muesli, etc. I'll start with blueberries and put them at the bottom. Carefully pour into a glass, you can make a thicker layer. By the way, you can prepare such a dessert for children who find it difficult to get them to eat something healthy. And this dessert is simply delicious, no one can resist. And the taste too. So I started with blueberries, add a little honey to sweeten it up. Next, let's put the tangerines. A thick layer of tangerines. Place yogurt on top. And more honey on top - why not, it will be quite sweet. And put a layer of kiwi on top. Some more yogurt. Sprinkle oatmeal on top. Some more yogurt. Sprinkle chocolate on top. And put in a couple of raspberries. Looks appetizing. As you just saw, the Sana bread machine makes more than just bread. You can do a lot of things in it. In our case, we prepared delicious yogurt. Thanks for watching, see you!

Philips HD 9046

The device comes with a special container for making yogurt. This is very convenient, since many companies make money by selling special yogurt makers, but they are of little functionality and differ only in that they come with small portioned jars. But they produce a bread machine with a special container, which we will use. Heat a liter of milk. By the way, instead of sourdough, you can use store-bought yogurt. We dilute a standard jar of Activia in a liter of warm milk. Close the container and insert it onto the pin in the bucket. Yogurt in a bread machine (recipes for almost all designs require eight hours of fermentation) will work much sooner. After 6 hours you can take it out and put it in the refrigerator. After 120 minutes it will thicken even more.

Basic recipe

Essentially, this dessert is regular milk mixed with sourdough. There should be nothing more in a natural product. It is better to buy milk at the market rather than in a store. If you prefer the second option, then use only what has been stored for several days.

The milk must be boiled and then allowed to cool. Most often, from one to one and a half liters is used. Then be sure to cool to about 40 degrees. Dilute the starter, which you can buy at the pharmacy, with a glass of cooled milk, mix everything and pour it into the bowl included with the stove. Then you need to set the appropriate mode and wait about 8 hours.

This is the easiest way to make yogurt in a bread maker.

For Philips stove (with ready-made bio-product)

The device can be equipped with a special container, and using it to prepare a wonderful, tasty product for the whole family will not be a hassle.

Dispenser - why is it needed?

The latest models of bread makers are equipped with this additional device. The dispenser supplies additional ingredients not at the beginning, but during the cooking process - exactly when it is needed. When we read about how to make yogurt in a bread machine, the recipe instructs us to mix it with jam, syrup, cereal or nuts. But if we add these flavoring additives right away, it turns out that we have introduced them into plain heated milk. But you can’t do that. So it turns out that the dispenser is very useful when making homemade yogurt. He will add the necessary ingredients when the milk is sufficiently fermented. It’s great if your kitchen assistant has a specially dedicated “Yogurt” function. You only need to install the necessary program and click on the “Start” button. But do not forget to keep the finished product in the refrigerator for several hours to completely thicken.

How to make natural yogurt at home

Today it seems unthinkable that making yogurt does not require specialized equipment and the process is simple.

However, this is true, because yoghurts were produced without the special addition of bacteria, but in a completely natural way during the times of the Scythians.

And our grandmothers knew how to make yogurt at home from milk and easily prepared fermented milk products with the addition of natural starter cultures in the oven.

The main thing when making yogurt at home is to stretch out the cooling process of the milk for 5-8 hours.

Of course, a modern oven cannot be compared with a stone oven and is not able to fulfill this condition, so we can ferment fermented milk products using either a thermos, or a pan with thick walls and a blanket, bypassing various technical devices.

Unlike the production version of preparation, milk in homemade yoghurts is not evaporated and no dry ingredients or thickeners are added to it.

The thickness of yogurt is regulated by the fat content of the dairy product.

To obtain thick dessert yogurt, cream is used, and drinking yogurt is made from low-fat milk.

Also, the thickness of the final product is affected by the cooking time, so for the drinking version it takes 5-8 hours, for the thickest one it can take up to 12 hours.

Not only dried powders with bacteria can be used as a starter, but also classic natural yoghurts without filler, sour cream or even kefir.

Unlike the recipe of the ancient Scythians, modern yogurt is not disturbed during fermentation and they try not to shake it.

And you should also take into account that if you want to get fruit yogurt or a product with a filler, then these ingredients should be added only at the end of the starter, since they will be harmful if added at the beginning.

Recipe for yogurt in the Redmond bread machine

If you are a passionate fan of this brand of home appliances, then choose the RBM-1906 brand. The model is not only equipped with the “Yoghurt” function, but also has a special container with a lid. This is quite convenient because you don’t need to put the product into jars. The bread maker is equipped with a book of recipes, among which you can find tips on making yoghurt.

You can use ready-made starter or ferment milk with store-bought yogurt. Of the well-known brands, Activia has proven itself best. In it, a living bacterial culture begins its vigorous activity in a new habitat - milk heated to forty degrees. But if you use store-bought yogurt, then you need to take a “Natural” product, that is, without flavoring additives. It is better to put sugar, jam, berries or honey into the finished product. The Redmont bread machine takes eight hours to prepare the yogurt. It should sit in the refrigerator for about 120 minutes.

Thick yogurt in a saucepan of sour cream

To prepare a dessert, afternoon snack or breakfast in this way, you need a pan with thick walls that does not cool down for a long time, portioned jars and a terry bath towel or blanket that retains heat for a long time.

Modern terry blankets cannot retain heat for a long time, so it is better to take a children's flannelette blanket or a product made from natural wool.

sour cream 15%, 1 tbsp. l.
UHT cream 10% 500 ml

So, pour warm cream into the pan and dissolve the sour cream in it.

Pour the mixture into a portioned jar and cover it with a lid to prevent water from getting in.

Next, you need to put the jars in a pan and pour water into it at a temperature of 45 degrees up to the “hangers” of the jars.

Next, you need to place the pan on a heating pad with hot water, wrap it in a blanket or towel and leave for 6-8 hours.

If you are making yogurt in the winter and can place the pan on the radiator, securing it well, then you can do without a heating pad.

Yogurt in the Moulinex bread maker: recipes

If you are just looking for a kitchen assistant, we recommend that you purchase a model from the new series from Moulinex, called Fast&Delicious. It is represented by three types of bread makers. All of them have a dedicated "Yogurt" function. By the way, this bread machine prepares not only a simple product that needs to be eaten with a spoon. Fast&Delicious can make you drinking yogurt or ferment milk to such an extent that you get delicious homemade cottage cheese. Recipes can be found in a special booklet included in the kit. You just need to mix milk, starter, sugar (optional), flavorings, and the bread machine will serve you delicious and healthy yogurt for breakfast. There is no need to heat the medium to activate bacteria - the machine will do it itself.

How to make yogurt in a yogurt maker

The most popular technical device for producing yogurt at home, of course, will be the yogurt maker.

However, not every home has it, but yogurt lovers and healthy eating enthusiasts are eager to purchase it and find recipes on how to make yogurt in this device.

Sugar 120 g
Milk 1 l
Sourdough according to instructions Method of preparation:

Heat the milk to 37-40 degrees.

Dissolve sugar in warm milk and add starter according to the instructions for the selected type of bacteria.

Stir thoroughly or beat with a mixer or blender.

Pour the finished mixture into jars or cups from the kit and cover them with lids.

Place the jars in the yogurt maker and cook for 5 hours.

Bread maker "Liberton"

The Liberton LBM-04 brand is equipped with a dedicated “Yoghurt” program. In a bread machine (recipes are included) it is prepared just as easily as in devices of other brands. It is better to buy the starter for the dish at the pharmacy (dry bacterial culture). The bread maker bucket must be thoroughly washed and wiped before preparing yogurt. Only after this can you pour the heated milk. If you set the machine for eight hours, you will get a thick, jelly-like yogurt. It is better to reduce the cooking time. Then the creamy yogurt will “arrive” in a few hours in the refrigerator. If you prepare a natural product without sugar or flavoring additives, it can subsequently become a starter itself.

Briefly about production technology

But before we start learning about homemade preparation, let's look at how yogurt products are produced in factories to understand the benefits of a homemade product.

Having omitted how to make a starter for yogurt and what it comes in, let’s move directly to yogurt mixtures.

Today, this product has 2 methods of preparation - thermostatic and tank.

In both cases, the milk can be separated into skim milk and cream, then they are mixed, but in the proportion required for production.

Or the first step in the production of tank products is to evaporate the milk and add milk powder to it, which promotes even greater thickening.

Next, during tank production, the milk is pasteurized and cooled, a starter is introduced into it, followed by mixing, after which we can call the milk a yogurt mixture.

The yogurt mixture is kept for 3 hours, then fillers are added to it, it is cooled, packaged and sent to the refrigerator in the warehouse.

In the thermostatic version, milk is passed through a homogenizer, pasteurized, and then lowered in temperature.

Next, sourdough is added to it, it is packaged with labeling and, finally, it is fermented and placed in a refrigerator in a warehouse.

So far we see that the thermostat method differs little from the tank method.

The main differences begin when the mixture is filled with fruit and berry additives.

As with the homemade version, it is very important that the fillers are added while stirring the already cold yogurt substance.

Vitek

The new generation bread makers from this brand are equipped with fifteen programs, one of which is “Yogurt”. The Vitek VT-1992 W model prepares this dish especially well. The cookbook that comes with the device contains instructions on how to prepare yogurt in a bread maker. Photos, recipes, recommendations will allow you to prepare a delicious product, even if the book is in an unknown language. One of the advantages of the Vitek bread machine is that it prepares yogurt for six hours rather than eight. At least that's what the recipe says. The bowl of the device is not as large as that of its competitors, but we also don’t eat kilograms of yogurt. If you calculate the proportions correctly, you can prepare a drinking version.

Features of Mulinex brand bread machines

For your information! The bread created by Moulinex is compared to what a grandmother baked in the village a long time ago. Its taste and smell are superior to all types of store-bought baked goods.

Among a large selection of devices from different manufacturers, Mulinex equipment has its own characteristics:

thoughtful stylish design;
Ease of Management;
convenient location of the panel at the top ;
multifunctional equipment;
large weight of the finished product at one time;
The set includes molds for baguettes and pastries;
replaces a multicooker.

Mulinex devices stand out among similar products due to their ease of operation and ergonomic lid.

The electronic panel at the top of the case has buttons with inscriptions and duplicate symbols. All designations are intuitive and do not require lengthy explanations.

The lid opens with the press of a button and the steam does not burn your hands. For tight closure there are neat handles on the sides.

All models of devices under the Moulinex brand are distinguished by a beautiful and stylish design .

Keep in mind! The body is made of stainless steel or durable plastic. It has an oval oblong shape.

Among Mulinex bread makers there are many large-volume, high-performance ones. The maximum weight of a loaf of bread often reaches 1500 grams.

Most similar equipment from other manufacturers have a finished product weight limit of 1000 grams.

If there is no dedicated program

Above we looked at a recipe for yogurt in a bread maker with the “Yoghurt” function. What if our kitchen worker was released a long time ago and does not have a specially designated program? Can't she really make regular yogurt? How can he! Any bread machine is designed to let the dough sit and rise in a warm place. What else is needed for the development of lactic acid bacteria? So, without any doubt, pour the warm milk with the starter into a bucket of the old, time-tested assistant, stir, close the lid and set the “Warming” mode. By the way, yogurt can even be made... in a simple thermos. The main thing is that it stays warm for eight hours.

Review of the best models according to buyers

The Mulinex bread maker is convenient to use for baking pies and pastries, and preparing soups.

Below is a rating of the best models based on customer reviews and ratings.

Moulinex OW2101 Pain Dore

Plastic body, prepares porridge, adjusts baking weight.

Lightweight bread machine OW2101 Pain Dore with additional functions for preparing porridge and jam. There is a signal for adding ingredients.

After finishing the bread baking program, the temperature is maintained for another hour.

You can choose the degree of baking of the crust - 3 colors, and adjust the weight of the batch.

A simple control panel on the top surface of the case next to the lid. Beautifully shaped white body with narrow stripes of black edging.

Characteristics:

power 720 W;
loaf weight 1000 g;
number of operating modes 12;
additional functions - yes;
temperature support up to 1 hour;
number of dough mixers 1.

Advantages

bakes well;
works quietly;
easy care;
cooks jam, porridge;
There is an accelerated baking function.

Flaws

no dispenser;
The display is not backlit.

Moulinex OW240E Pain and Delices

A large number of programs, preparation of dairy products and jam.

The Moulinex OW240E Pain and Delices case is made of plastic and metal, durable, tall with rounded corners.

The control panel is black with white button labels.

There are additional functions for regulating the weight of baked goods, choosing a crust, and a timer for the remaining time.

8 automatic bread cooking modes, plus yogurt, cottage cheese and jam. You can prepare cereal and milk porridges.

Characteristics:

power 720 W;
loaf weight 1000 g;
number of programs 20;
additional functions - yes;
temperature support up to 1 hour;
number of dough mixers 1.

Advantages

convenient to remove and install the bowl;
kneads the dough well;
prepares yogurt, cottage cheese;
there is an adjustment for the weight of the baked goods;
a large number of automatic operating modes.

Flaws

it is difficult to understand the designation of the crust selection buttons;
the display is not backlit;
there is no glass in the lid.

Moulinex OW250132 Pain & Tresors

Sweet pastries, dispenser, large number of automatic programs.

In addition to automatic modes for baking different types of bread, the Moulinex OW250132 Pain & Tresors model also has options for jam and yogurt.

A separate function for kneading dough for pies and dumplings.

Housing made of durable white plastic. The weight of the baked goods is adjustable. There are modes for preparing porridge and dairy dishes.

The dispenser is built into the lid and automatically dispenses products during the mixing process.

Characteristics:

power 650 W;
loaf weight 1000 g;
number of programs 20;
additional functions - yes;
temperature support 1 hour;
number of dough mixers 1;
dimensions 220×280×280 mm.

Advantages

preparation of porridges and fermented milk products;
kneads the dumpling dough well;
there is heating;
a large number of operating modes;
automatic dispenser.

Flaws

There is no protection against children and overheating.

Moulinex OW312E32 Nutribread+

Kneading dough, gluten-free baking, yogurt.

The Moulinex OW312E32 Nutribread+ model is designed primarily for baking bread. There are additional modes for preparing yogurt and jam.

A sound signal notifies you when ingredients are added.

There is a choice of crust and dough for dumplings and pies.

Shiny steel body with plastic bottom and top.

Characteristics:

power 700 W;
loaf weight 1000 g;
number of programs 12;
additional functions - yes;
temperature support 1 hour;
number of dough mixers 1.

Advantages

making yogurt;
sound signal for adding products;
temperature maintenance;
jam program;
gluten-free baked goods.

Flaws

few operating modes;
no dispenser;
In the corners of the bowl the dough is not kneaded well.

Moulinex OW2208 Pain Plaisir

Multifunctional, with the preparation of dairy products and jam.

The stylish black bread maker Moulinex OW2208 Pain Plaisir attracts attention with its stylish appearance.

A large number of automatic programs makes it the housewife's favorite.

The bread is baked well, the crust is crispy and dark. The weight of the baked goods is adjustable.

Separate function for kneading dough. There is a timer that allows you to delay the start for several hours.

After the cycle ends, the temperature in the oven is maintained.

Characteristics:

power 720 W;
loaf weight 1000 g;
number of programs 17;
additional functions - yes;
temperature support up to 1 hour;
number of dough mixers 1.

Advantages

many automatic modes;
baking baguettes and Borodino bread;
gluten-free baked goods;
wholemeal bread;
signal for adding ingredients;
cereal porridge;
yogurt and dairy products.

Flaws

no child protection;
The markings on the control unit are difficult to see;
the crust burns badly.