If you love thick, creamy, and genuine Greek yogurt, easily make it at home with the B-Cheese Ariete Cheese and Yogurt Maker. I find it great and in this guide, I’ll explain step by step how to prepare your perfect homemade Greek yogurt, without complicated doses, using only fresh milk and lactic ferments.
The freeze-dried lactic ferments I use are in single-dose sachets and contain live active bacteria like ”Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus” and ”Streptococcus thermophilus” which give the yogurt a delicate and not sour taste.
Why choose homemade Greek yogurt with the B-Cheese?
Greek yogurt is known for its creamy texture and more intense flavor compared to traditional yogurt. Making it at home with the B-Cheese is very easy and turns out perfect, this small household appliance has a program dedicated to Greek yogurt, besides the traditional one and other functions for homemade cheese.
Benefits of homemade Greek yogurt.
Making yogurt at home allows you to control the quality of the ingredients, avoid preservatives and added sugars, and customize the density and taste according to your preferences.
– Rich in proteins and natural probiotics
– No additives or preservatives
– Total control over the ingredients
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 12 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2.2 lbs of yogurt
- Cooking methods: Other
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 6 cups milk (whole)
- 1 package yogurt starter culture (or 1 jar of about 5 oz natural Greek yogurt as starter)
Steps
Easy and safe procedure for making Greek yogurt with the B-Cheese
1 – Pour the milk at room temperature into the B-Cheese machine tray.
2 – Add the lactic ferments and stir well to dissolve them. Alternatively, you can use a jar of about 5 oz natural Greek yogurt as a starter, stirring well to avoid lumps.
3 – Insert the fine mesh basket (for yogurt) into the tray, close the lid, turn on the machine, and select program no. 6 with the yogurt jar and G (Greek) icon. The fermentation time is 12 hours.
4 – At the end of fermentation, the indicator light with an upward arrow will sound. Now remove the lid, lift the basket with the yogurt, and reposition it on the edge of the tray to let the excess whey drain (30 minutes).
5 – Transfer the yogurt into the convenient container provided with the machine, or into individual jars, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before consuming it.
Tips for a perfect result
– Use fresh, high-quality milk for an authentic flavor.
– The longer you let the whey drain, the thicker the Greek yogurt will be.
– Customize the taste by adding honey, agave syrup, dried fruits, or spices after preparation.
