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SMART YOGURT

by variations for Greek, French, and Mediterranean yogurts. Adding fruits, vegetables, herbs, powders, and juices during the yogurt\u002Dmaking process results in unusual flavors like chocolate, grape, and carrot. A section about improving yogurt’s digestibility includes two methods for making lactose\u002Dfree yogurt and discusses extended fermentation. Deeper dives into tweaking homemade yogurt include diversifying the beneficial probiotic bacteria of yogurt and using plant\u002Dbased starters, and, surprisingly, sauerkraut. After explaining how dairy\u002Dfree “yogurts” sold in stores are actually “sour pudding that’s a yogurt substitute,” a method for making true dairy\u002Dfree yogurt using soy milk finishes the book. Shepard’s writing is welcoming to the novice yogurt\u002Dmaker. Veteran yogurt\u002Dmakers who want to up their game will appreciate the later chapters. The importance of experimentation is stressed and humorously demonstrated by the author’s own experiences: “My tests with roasted cashews and roasted peanuts, for example, wound up tasting awful.” Brand names cited throughout (for example, Bubbies sauerkraut) are helpful to source ingredients, but are not imperatives, and underscore that yogurt can be made with items easily found in most grocery stores. Uncredited color photographs throughout helpfully illustrate different methods, setups, and results. An extensive index rounds out this slim but thorough book that is a must for home yogurt making."

Book Details

Publisher:Shepard follows up his
Published:2021-01-01
Pages:147
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1620352656

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Yogurt is the quickest and simplest of all the fermented foods you can make at home -- or it SHOULD be. More recent methods tend to complicate the process or make it less efficient. "Smart Yogurt" strips away unnecessary steps and identifies the most practical equipment, so your prep takes no more than a few minutes. But maybe you have special needs or goals for your yogurt. For those who want to go beyond basics, "Smart Yogurt" presents a wealth of possibilities: -- Improving taste and texture

Our Review

This straightforward guide to homemade yogurt fermentation demystifies the process by eliminating unnecessary steps and identifying the most practical kitchen equipment, promising preparation that takes mere minutes. The book's strength lies in its dual approach—first providing a streamlined foundation for beginners seeking quick results, then expanding into advanced techniques for those ready to experiment. Clear instructions and practical equipment recommendations make this fermentation guide accessible to anyone new to culturing dairy.

What sets this yogurt-making manual apart is its thoughtful progression from basic recipes to sophisticated flavor and texture enhancements, addressing both efficiency-minded cooks and culinary adventurers. The second half offers a wealth of possibilities for customizing taste profiles and achieving perfect consistency, whether readers prefer tangy Greek-style or creamy drinkable yogurt. This comprehensive approach to dairy fermentation transforms what many consider a complicated kitchen project into an achievable daily ritual with delicious rewards.

Themes

Cooking

Subjects

Cooking
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