Title: How to make yogurt without a yogurt machine? A complete guide to homemade yogurt
Recently, homemade healthy food has become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the method of making yogurt has attracted much attention. Many netizens share simple tutorials on social platforms that do not require a yogurt machine. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to sort out the most practical methods for making homemade yogurt at home.
1. Popularity analysis of homemade yogurt across the entire network (data in the past 10 days)
| platform | Number of related topics | Highest number of reads | Popular keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| little red book | 12,000+ | 5.8 million | No additives, saving money, fermented at room temperature |
| Douyin | 8500+ | 32 million | Rice cooker yogurt, thermos cup yogurt |
| 6300+ | 8.9 million | Probiotics, low sugar version |
2. 4 ways to make yogurt without a yogurt machine
| method | success rate | Fermentation time | Tools required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice cooker method | 95% | 6-8 hours | Rice cooker, thermometer |
| Thermos cup method | 85% | 8-10 hours | Thermos cup, towel |
| oven method | 90% | 5-7 hours | Oven, glass jar |
| bubble box method | 80% | 10-12 hours | Foam box, hot water bottle |
3. Detailed production steps (taking the rice cooker method as an example)
1.Material preparation: 500ml of fresh milk, 50ml of commercially available yogurt (for culture), 20g of sugar (optional)
2.Disinfection: Sterilize all containers by boiling them in boiling water for 3 minutes
3.temperature control: Heat the milk to 40-45℃ (can be measured with a thermometer)
4.mixed strains: Add yogurt starter and stir evenly, cover with plastic wrap and punch holes
5.Fermentation settings: Add 50℃ warm water to the rice cooker, set it to keep warm mode, and leave it in a water-tight container for 6 hours.
4. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Not solidified | Temperature is too low/Bacteria failure | Increase ambient temperature to 40°C |
| Overacid | Fermentation time is too long | Control within 8 hours |
| Has whey isolate | Over fermentation | Shorten time or refrigerate |
5. Recommendations for innovative practices from netizens
1.Thermos cup layering method: A popular Douyin video shows that using a thermos cup to add different fruits in layers can make gradient yogurt.
2.Old yogurt replica: Xiaohongshu Master shared that adding 5% whipping cream will make the taste more mellow.
3.plant milk alternatives: Weibo is hotly discussing the use of soy milk/coconut milk as a substitute for milk, which is suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
4.Seasoning Tips: The UP owner of Station B recommends adding honey/jam after fermentation is completed to avoid affecting the activity of the bacteria.
6. Comparison of nutritional value
| Nutritional indicators | homemade yogurt | Commercially available yogurt |
|---|---|---|
| Viable bacteria count | ≥100 million CFU/ml | ≥10 million CFU/ml |
| additives | None | 3-5 common types |
| sugar | Can be controlled automatically | fixed content |
With the methods above, you can make healthy yogurt without the need for specialized equipment. It is recommended to choose the rice cooker method for the first time, which has the highest success rate. After fermentation is completed, keep it refrigerated for no more than 5 days and enjoy fresh and delicious home-made yogurt!
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