Anyone use Yogurt Makers?

[WindingRoad]

I'm looking to buy a yogurt maker and I have never owned one. I do however remember my mother making it when I was a kid and how much I loved homemade yogurt. I also like baking with it so I use a considerable amount of it besides I just like the taste. I was curious if any of you had one and would recommend a good make and model?

[LilBolt]

We have one called EURO Cuisine. I think my bf ordered it from Target online. It makes six little jars at a time. Seems to work like a charm!

[PamNY]

I've been wondering about a yogurt maker, too. Does anyone know if you can make a drinkable yogurt? Can you use them for kefir?

Pam

[Blueberry]

I have a yogourmet maker and love it. Can make up to 2 quarts in one big jar. I found it tedious to deal with smaller jars (washing, etc).

Kefir sits at room temperature, as I understand it. I know yogourmet sells a culture (I haven't tried it), but all you really need is the "mother" and you can make kefir for ages.

CA

[OakLeaf]

I have a Yogourmet also. And the large capacity is what I like about it, too.

[jillm]

I make yogurt in a crockpot. Google "crockpot yogurt" and a lot will come up. It's basically this:

Heat 1/2 gal milk on low for 2 hours, unplug and let it sit for 3 hours, take a couple cups of the warm milk and mix with 1/2 c room temp yogurt and mix that in to the crockpot milk. Cover with a heavy towel and let it sit for about 7 hours. (the longer it sits, the tangier it gets) I like to strain mine in a cheesecloth for a couple hrs in the refrigerator for thicker (Greek) yogurt.

yum!