EASY Original Cold Start™ Yogurt

EASY Original Cold Start™ Yogurt - Instant Pot

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Find out how EASY it is to make yogurt in your Instant Pot with the revolutionary Cold Start™ method! Two ingredients, no heating, no cooling, no special equipment and no straining.*
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Ingredients:
Fairlife milk or any ultra pasteurized milk
Plain yogurt with live & active cultures
Sweetened condensed milk (optional)
Simple Truth creamer or Natural Bliss (optional)
Choice of sweetener, vanilla extract and endless options for flavoring!
Instant Pot Yogurt for Newbies Guide: A reference for all questions about yogurt can be found here.
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@mikelannhill1571 5 жыл бұрын

Best yogurt ever!! I started making it 10 days ago and have made 3 batches because my family lives it so much!

@jackiewright9972 4 жыл бұрын

Great I’ve bought Uht, in the pot now 10pm ready for chilling at 6am, I’ll let you know the results. I loved your video, so informative and clear. Thankyou

@sandriagutierrez2605 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently discovered this method as well. Only I use a thermal cooker/hay box. Works for me. 30 years making it, wish I’d discovered it way back then! Good video

@darleneanglin3651 5 жыл бұрын

Your video deserves an award ! I love the education you provide.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

@maryannbergeron9531 3 жыл бұрын

Love your presentation as it is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

@SSaaNNddYY77 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial and information! Thank you so much! I just made this on Thursday for the first time, and I'll never buy yogurt again! I used Fairlife milk, Bliss vanilla creamer and plain Fage yogurt and my results are perfect! I ate it with fresh blueberries... Can't wait to make it again!

@LucynMommy 5 жыл бұрын

I just started my first ever batch of yogurt and it is this recipe. I can't wait to try it!

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You'll have to update us and let me know how it turned out for you. 🙂

@azbz1z2z75 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. so many people go through so many gyrations to make yogurt. I used my instant pot and it worked but was ultra thin so I strained it and it turned out perfect. But your method is the best.

@lorrainemartinez6505 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video. I have been looking into making homemade yogurts. I find yours more simple. Thank u

@sheilam1918 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining. I couldn’t believe my first batch (made before I saw your video) but it came out great fortunately

@abiggs66 4 жыл бұрын

I made yogurt today as per your instructions. It turned out perfect. Thank you 😁

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching & enjoy your yogurt!😋

@kellietrudel8222 6 жыл бұрын

What a generous person you are to share your knowledge! Going to try this today!

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Let me know how it turns out for you. 😊

@kellietrudel8222 6 жыл бұрын

Frieda Loves Bread turned out lovely! Chilled overnight then strained. Made a blackberry blueberry compote for it and all my yogurt needed for sweetness was a tablespoon of raw local honey. We had stopped eating yogurt at my home due to concerns regarding how much sugar is added so I’m very pleased to put yogurt back on my menu. Thanks so much for sharing yogurt making!

@evanvorous 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. mom and I love plain yogurt then add fresh fruit with a little honey or better yet pure maple syrup.. Yummm

@jomeyerdesign 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Frieda...I have made so many batches of yogurt both the boil method and Instant Pot but this Cold Start method is so dependable. The first time I followed your directions exactly! I wasn’t sure I could leave out the condensed milk. But next batch I did, and the results were beautiful as well.

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying this revolutionary method of making yogurt. 😋

@louised6790 5 жыл бұрын

Best Instant Pot yogurt tutorial ever! Thank you for sharing such detailed information with us. I love this and can’t wait to try it.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You'll have to let us know when you do try it and how you like it.🙂

@louised6790 5 жыл бұрын

Frieda Loves Bread Sooo, I finally got around to the yogurt this morning. I did exactly what you said and then I went to set the Instant Pot to the yogurtsetting...I don’t have a yogurt setting 🥴 UGH!!!!! On a happier note though, I found an excellent tip for the smelly sealing rings. Throw your clean sealing ring in the oven right on the rack or a cookie sheet (which ever is cleaner) and bake it at 250° for 20 minutes. Carefully do a sniff test but don’t burn your nose! If it still smells pop it back in for 10 more minutes. Tried and true. I just did mine yesterday. Be 100% certain that your ring is 100% silicone. Who knows what the knock offs are made of, ya know? If it melts or distorts then it’s not 100% silicone and should seek a refund. Enjoy your like new sealing ring!

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

@@louised6790 Uh oh! You can still warm up your milk to 110°F using the Saute Less setting, add your starter, wrap your pot in a large towel and put it in your oven, with *only* the oven light on to maintain the incubation temp (100°F-110°F) for 8-10 hours. Thanks for sharing the smelly seal tip! :-)

@bpp325 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent presentation. Thank you.👍👍

@jmsva6914 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my first batch going. It was so easy that I kept going to my computer to watch the video to make sure that was all I had to do. I did learn one thing though. I need to buy another Instant Pot because my Duo 60 is now being used for a long period. Will watch your store for an 8 qt to come on sale. Thank you for doing all the research. I am a diabetic and now will be able to have a desert.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! It is easy to make, and you can use milk that is lower in sugar, which is perfect for you. You can incubate your yogurt overnight, wake up, and slowly pour your yogurt into another container (no stirring) to chill in the fridge. This will free up your pot for the day. The other options are to purchase another insert or another Instant Pot. Enjoy!🙂

@sowmyas2315 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I'm so inspired by your video. I rarely comment on videos and almost never subscribe but this is the best yogurt making video ever. Please keep sharing and God bless.

@veronicas6986 Жыл бұрын

I like the fact that she is explaining the reasoning of the steps and the different types of bacteria and which types of bacteria make the yogurt thick and thin. It looks like that she has done a lot of research.

@sbeckas 5 жыл бұрын

Your reply comments are just as kind and informative as your video❣️

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Awww....thank you! It's comments like yours that help keep me going. :-)

@JohnDoe-gv9jv 2 жыл бұрын

I am really impressed with how well you teach in this video. Great job and thank you, from a Texas man that is going to make your yogurt. Thanks.

@FriedaFranchina 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Enjoy your yogurt!🙂

@SmileySunrise 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! This was the first time I made yogurt in my Instant Pot and I must say it was the best yogurt I've enjoyed! I used the Fairlife whole milk and sweetened condensed milk. I didn't use the whole can as I thought it may be too sweet, but it wouldn't have been just fine. The next time, I will use the whole can. I used Fage plain as my starter. After it cooked and I cooled it overnight in the fridge, I ended up the next day straining the yogurt in a tea towel,, and the texture after that was so thick and creamy. It was like a dessert. I bought 2% Fairlife today and I'm going to try that tonight. It may not be as thick and creamy as using the whole milk, but I'm sure it will still be yummers! Thank you again for sharing,, and for going into detail about each step! :-)

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I think you will still like the yogurt from the 2% milk . Enjoy!

@byink1151 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am getting prepared to start my first batch! 😊

@dianas1101 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Informative! Nice to have it explained in detail.

@PDXTundra Жыл бұрын

This is the best video on KZfaq for making yogurt. Very well explained. And her website is terrific!

@FriedaFranchina Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments and for watching!🙂

@harirao12345 7 ай бұрын

Awesome and detailed! Especially liked your explanation of different types of milk. Thank you!

@jvjones124 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your video! You explained all the options of yogurt making.

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you & thanks for watching!🙂

@mongoosefarmmaui7592 5 жыл бұрын

Great info! I like stuff explained and you nailed it.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙂

@cathywade8912 4 жыл бұрын

Best demonstration I have on yogurt. Thank you

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching🙂

@scrane5500 Жыл бұрын

Was given an instant pot for Christmas so will definitely try this but plant-based as I have a family history of cancer and need to avoid all the estrogen in dairy--thanks for posting

@jcj6501 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful presentation. Just got an instant pot so, will be busy with my yogurt.

@patcomly9886 3 жыл бұрын

Instant pot makes perfect hard boiled eggs, just saying. And 4 hour bone broth. Love it!

@sweet-n-sassy5152 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was very detailed, I learned so much!

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome - thanks for watching!🙂

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 4 жыл бұрын

You hit on many important parts thank you. I used to use coffee filters for less messy cat food feeding...but the cheap ones are bleached.

@victorialove9104 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this. guess I have to get an instant pot. btw, your hair is so beautiful.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. You'll enjoy having an Instant Pot. 😊

@ourfunnyfamilySD 7 ай бұрын

I made this yogurt yesterday, and it turned out amazing!! Thank you 🎉 perfect amount of sweetness in my opinion

@FriedaFranchina 7 ай бұрын

Hooray! I'm so glad you are enjoying your homemade yogurt! Thank you for watching & leaving your kind comment. 🙂

@DanScottChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Frieda. I've been making Dr. William Davis "L Reuteri" yogurt using half and half and it's been turning out thick using the "cold start" method with my Instant Pot. However, I decided to make some yogurt with regular whole milk and it never got thick. I now see that I need to use ultra pasteurized and filtered milk next time. So thanks so much for the detailed video and tips!

@Brineytoes 5 ай бұрын

I did the L Reuteri yogurt and half my jars were thick and creamy, and half were horrible inedible curds and whey. We hated the super sour flavor and won’t be making that again. If it tastes bad, we just won’t eat it.

@sewahem9629 5 жыл бұрын

I made this the other day and it turned out fantastic! Sooo SUPER EASY!!!!! I made it in my 3Qt mini Duo Plus, after I went and bought the Fairlife milk, La Lechera Sweetened and Condensed milk (who knew it came in a squeeze bottle) and a single serving size of Fage plain yogurt. Thank you for responding to my email asking if I could fit this in a mini. It turned out perfect, so rich, thick and creamy. I only used about 1.5 Tablespoons of the SWC (I'm not a big sugar person) I think I will bump it up to 3 tablespoons next time. I ended up with two 32oz Ball jars full. Thank you for this wonderful video! Now all I need to do is buy some Lemon curd and blueberries to mix in :) One more thing, depending on your schedule, you may want to make this at night, that way when you wake up in the morning it's ready to go into the fridge and it will be ready for you when you get home from work. Unless you have a second insert-it takes up your IP all day.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe and found it easy to make! The 3 quart is the perfect size. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. :-)

@madusonkeeper Жыл бұрын

This recipe is great keep it in my playlist to rewatch as needed. Used several times!

@FriedaFranchina Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙂

@nfischer9637 6 жыл бұрын

Love this method

@amyg6752 5 жыл бұрын

I just made my first batch of yogurt and I'm so proud of myself. I used the Crockpot Express, which works the same, and it looks great so far! Thank you for your video. Maybe I will try to sweeten it next time.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear that my recipe worked well for your model. Thanks for sharing & enjoy your yogurt!🙂

@DeeDee-tm4fe 5 жыл бұрын

Use honey as a sweetener

@podiodoc 5 жыл бұрын

The 24 hours setting is a great setting to use. It makes a GREAT creamy yogurt and by using the 24 hours setting will remove the lactose and can be eaten if you are lactose intolerant

@michemash8860 3 ай бұрын

Is everything else the same & are you using the “cold start” method, just with a longer heat period? Thank you in advance! 💗

@FriedaFranchina Ай бұрын

@@michemash8860 She is mentioning using regular pasteurized milk and the traditional boil method of making yogurt. Incubating yogurt for 16-24 hours results in a lactose free, but very tangy yogurt. You can achieve mild tasting yogurt using lactose free milk and my Cold Start method. 🙂

@jlastname2189 28 күн бұрын

@@FriedaFranchina Will the final result be lactose free? I'm very sensitive to it; I can't digest lactose-free milk or yogurt from the stores. I've been making 24-hour yogurt using regular pasteurized milk in my IP, but I want to try your method for its ease and quick cleanup.

@FriedaFranchina 28 күн бұрын

@@jlastname2189@jlastname2189 When you use lactose free milk, you'll have a lactose free yogurt. Lactose free milks have the enzyme lactase added. If you are sensitive to lactose free milks, you would still be sensitive to the yogurt. The method you are using to make lactose free yogurt with 16-24 hours incubation is working for you, so I'd stay with that method. 🙂

@FriedaFranchina 28 күн бұрын

@pattijesinoski1958 5 жыл бұрын

Your science analogies along with how to make yogurt makes a lot of sense. Can you please do one video with making coconut yogurt?

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Non dairy yogurt will be my next venture. Stay tuned!🙂

@jmsva6914 5 жыл бұрын

I made it and it is so good. My son tasted it and thus one quart less. Mine is almost gone so have to make a trip to the supermarket!! Thank you for the video showing me how to make it.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying your yogurt!🙂

@lianeharty1088 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video. Very well done can't wait to try it. Just have to try and find the milk. In British Columbia, Canada

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You can find some milk & starter suggestions for Canada on my Cold Start yogurt article. The milk must be UHT (ultra high temp). Natrel Lactose free, Lactania, TruTaste are some options to try. Good luck! :-)

@marcus09di 5 жыл бұрын

awesome tutorial. Thank you !

@fleurmp3820 6 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video. Thanks for sharing. I am off to the supermarket in Australia, to find an equivalent milk!

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Fleur MP - thanks for watching! Let me know what milk you find and how it turns out for you!😊

@GinaLWolf 5 жыл бұрын

Actual yogurt making instructions start at 8:20

@DanScottChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but also the "2 keys" to making a successful (cold start) yogurt, which info precede this timeline, are invaluable. I've thrown away several batches of yogurt using my instant pot, and the reason for my failure was due to not knowing this info.

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanScottChannel Thank you for your comment. People have asked me so many questions about this method and my goal was to cover the most important.🙂

@helfulvids 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I almost gave up and wondering when the actual instructions would start.

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 4 жыл бұрын

Playback speed increase might be wiser. Thanks for detailed instruction !

@cookingwithnimoh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cindymaddux3507 6 жыл бұрын

I made some this past weekend and it came out fantastic! I did add the can of SCM and it's truly delicious just like that BUT I had some Lemonade flavored packets that you add to water (like Crystal Light) and I added a little more than 1/2 a packet to a 4oz jar that I portioned out the yogurt in and mixed it up, then I stuck it in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Holy Cow! It tastes like a lemon ice box pie without the crust...tart from the lemonade flavoring and slightly sweet from the SCM. I'll be trying other flavors once I can get past how amazing the lemon flavor is.

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Cindy - thanks for taking the time to share your wonderful success with this Cold Start method! Your suggestion for adding lemon drink mix powder is a great and easy way to incorporate flavor into your yogurt! I have many flavoring options on my IP Yogurt for Newbies Guide that may inspire you. Have fun! www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/07/instant-pot-dairy-yogurt-for-newbies.html#flavor

@brandimills585 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that idea! That sounds delicious!

@doctorfeline9911 4 жыл бұрын

your attention to detail is nothing short of phenomenal. . I got all the tips of an expert minus the bore that comes with scouring several KZfaq videos in order to get the education you need b/4 embarking on your endeavor. Frieda this is the best!! thumbs way way up👍👍👍

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@blueeyes2481 Жыл бұрын

I am new to yogurt making and have used the boil method. My yogurt came out to runny. Watching your video now tells me why. I will be trying this method. Thank you so much for explaining how it works. Will you be doing other videos, I noticed you haven't done any in a while?

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video the most I studied videos two weeks. I use 24 hour setting to reduce lactose and get more probiotics. Overnight straining makes it nice and thick....I only add raw honey and it reminds me of my favorite...Noosa. I use frozen whey for starter....for dog food....and for plants.... I use sanitized towels or handkerchiefs....yogurt strainer was a waste as colanders I have do the same thing... I read to avoid pectin and bifuda in first yogurt starter purchase. Not sure why!.

@tuttispushtada1176 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frieda💖

@kimee757 3 ай бұрын

Empowered Cooks sent me here 😊 I started making my own yogurt 1 ago when I purchased my instant pot. Fairlife milk is what I use along with the sweetened condensed milk & I add vanilla extra as well. I use the 8 hr time & it's perfect! It's thick & if I want it a little thinner, I give it a few stirs with the spoon. I've used half vanilla & half coconut starter & added coconut extract to the mixture...soooo good!! I'll never buy store bought yogurt again. I'm glad to see the light blue Fairlife Milk bottle because I wanted to try using it, however, I wasn't sure. Awesome video!!

@FriedaFranchina 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for leaving such a great review! Welcome to the homemade yogurt club. Enjoy!🙂

@artbarn2624 5 жыл бұрын

This tastes like melted ice cream! I am in Heaven! I wasn’t sure I’d want to be bothered to make yogurt in my new Instant Pot until I saw your Cold Start Method video, which is fabulous. You're an excellent teacher. I shopped for ingredients the next day. Alas, even low-carb recipes are a problem for me if I won’t stop eating them, lol. Probably for the best, as my little dogs eat yogurt daily and making it low-fat is better for them. For my second batch I tried the 2% Fairlife with 1/3 cup of powdered milk, as you recommend, and it came out perfectly. Thank you so much for all your research and for sharing it. By the way, your hair is gorgeous!

@palikariatl 5 жыл бұрын

A fantastic summertime snack: fresh, plain yogurt with FRESH sliced figs, honey and walnuts! YUM!

@lisawhitaker8709 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this discussion of cold start. I will add this method to my small but determined arsenal of kitchen skills. What is the meaning of Fage? It is one of the major dairy brands in Greece. It manufactures dairy products including milk, yogurt and ice cream. The word φάγε *(pronounced "fa-yeh")* is both the singular imperative verb meaning 'Eat!'

@lauraceja662 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this and welp my yogurt is in the fridge!! Thanks such an easy recipe

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching & enjoy your yummy yogurt!😋

@khanbibi 3 жыл бұрын

I love horizon because it tastes a lot fresher then the rest of the other milks

@velvetpaws999 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, really good! Bravo! Spoken like a pro! That was instructive and enjoyable all at once! I am off to getting that yogurt strainer and then make a badge! Thanks for sharing! I was thinking about making yogurt with no cows milk, but using oat milk instead. Oak milk is naturally a little thick, and it has also a natural sweetness to it. Have you ever experimented with oat milk? I'd love to read your thoughts on this option! Thanks once more!

@FriedaFranchina 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can use this method with Ripple pea milk, Silk Blend, or boxed soy milk (soy & water only), with Silk non dairy yogurt as your starter & at least 12-15 hours incubation. Oat milk & other plant based milks need a thickener & the boil method to activate the thickener. Even though oat milk is thick, it won't "set" like a traditional yogurt without a thickener (gelatin, agar, tapioca starch, etc).🙂

@TheHighlanderGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous hair … oh, and thank you for sharing your yogurt methodology!

@kberken 2 ай бұрын

You can also add your UP milk and starter to pint jars and then you don't have to transfer the yogurt when it's done or clean your pot. I do this for regular boil method by steaming the milk in covered (metal lids and rings) jars for one minute, cool to 105, add starter and set for 10 hours. But with UP milk, just add the starter cover the jars, incubate for 8 to 10 hours. Or longer if you want it more tangy.

@kathywilkins7271 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try it in jars inside the pot - so it stays very thick. Thank you for this video!

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Making it in jars is a good idea if you are not straining. Here are some additional tips for incubating in jars, which you'll find helpful. 🙂 www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/06/cold-start-yogurt-faq.html

@kathywilkins7271 4 жыл бұрын

@@FriedaFranchina It worked perfectly - it's the thickest yogurt I've ever made! The best part is all you have to do when it's finished is refrigerate. I put a cup of water in the pot and sat the jars on the little rack.

@GailChambers Жыл бұрын

what a great video tutorial

@haroldpatrick7772 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frieda! You explain the technical parts so that I now understand HOW yogurt AND milk work. I now understand how to allow milk to produce yogurt. Best explanation I have ever heard! I do have a question about additives in home made yogurt... can you add vanilla extract to it or will the alcohol (40%) kill the bacteria? (my instantpot does NOT have the yogurt feature so I have to use the 'other' method and I was thinking that the temp. of the milk might allow the alcohol in the vanilla to evaporate. Your thoughts?

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching - I'm glad you found my video helpful in understanding how to make yogurt, I prefer to add pure vanilla extract to my finished & chilled yogurt. It is theorized that the alcohol *may* interfere with the culturing process. I have seen both failures & successes when vanilla extract has been added to the milk prior to incubation. For your first time, and also because of the challenges of maintaining the incubation temp of using a cooker without a yogurt setting, I'd use a vanilla flavored creamer added to the milk -or- make it with milk & starter only. 🙂

@cheriehite7584 4 жыл бұрын

Love this recipe

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it. 😋

@Renaomo2000 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@jackiewright9972 4 жыл бұрын

My first batch of yoghurt went stringy, and after posting questions on social media, no one could explain why or even understood the description of what I meant. Thankyou for the explanation, I’m ready to have another go a cold start yoghurt making

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Did you use sweetened condensed milk? Some stire brands of SCM have made yogurt with a gluey, stringy like texture. Eagle or Carnation brands have not experienced this problem.🙂

@jackiewright9972 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t use any sweeteners, I think I used the wrong milk. Ultra pasteurised seems to be difficult to find in the uk. Do I need to use the broil method?

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

@@jackiewright9972 - you can use UHT(ultra high temp) or shelf stable boxed milk with the Cold Start yogurt method. If you don't have access to these milks, you'll have to use the traditional boil method. You can find my video here or over at my site. 🙂 www.friedalovesbread.com/2016/07/no-powdered-milk-pressure-cook-greek.html

@katherinehall1967 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for thoroughly teaching a valuable life skill! I haven’t made yogurt in years! Now I can again without so much babysitting!! Bless you! BTW, my hair wants to be as cool as yours when it grows up! 😁

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for the compliment...I hope silver & gray are still in style when I'm older!🙂

@kimberlyschwartz3591 5 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video--- SUPER HELPFUL Have you tried to do the Cold Start method with containers within the insert? I am trying to do a NF yogurt option that doesn't have to be transferred into smaller containers- I am trying to not have broken/runny yogurt.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make your yogurt in individual jars, if you are certain you will not be straining your yogurt. Mix your milk & starter, and pour it into your jars. Place jars into your inner pot. No trivet is needed and adding an inch of water to the inner pot is optional. Some people feel that this helps maintain the overall temps better. No lids are needed. A single layer of jars works better than stacking 2 layers of shorter jars, as the top layer doesn't set in 8 hours; however, you can add another hour or two to your incubation time to allow the top layer of jars to set. Enjoy!🙂

@palikariatl 5 жыл бұрын

I am excited to learn that one can make yogurt with soy milk with the Cold Start process. As Lent begins soon and Orthodox Christians abstain from all animal products during the 40 days of Great Lent, I want to try making some thick, Greek-style soy yogurt! Frieda, do you have any tips when using soy milk?

@bajiron 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks so much!

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome - thanks for watching!🙂

@heathersteuck7450 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I love what I learned from you in this video. Can I use this method to make cottage cheese as well?

@FriedaFranchina 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cottage cheese is a totally different method. You don't need an Instant Pot - you can do it on your stove top. It does take a lot of milk to make a small amount of cottage cheese. 🙂 food52.com/recipes/8222-creamy-homemade-cottage-cheese

@enggoogoo1760 6 жыл бұрын

Using ultra-pasteurized milk is such a smart idea, Frieda! I stopped making yogurt because of all the hassle of boiling, cooling, measuring temperature, etc. You're bring the joy of yogurt-making back to my life! Thank you!

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Eng Goo Goo - you are most welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying making yogurt again!😊

@enggoogoo1760 6 жыл бұрын

Success!!! Truly piece of cake! Thank you again, Frieda! I see that you love bread. Me, too! Check out "thefreshloaf.com" if you don't already know about it. If you do, I'll see you there!

@enggoogoo1760 6 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love it, Freida! 👍👍👍I've made super tart yogurt (19 hours) with Fairlife whole, 2%, and skim milk respectively. Love them all! I'm eating a gallon of yogurt in 2 days, just to make up for the time I didn't have home-made yogurt! Simply sweetened it with lots of sugar (2 TBSP per cup). Like you said, it's like dessert! Thank you, thank you!!!💋💋💋

@bbhurst65 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I don't know if any other earlier commenters mentioned using the Instant Pot Ultra Mini 3 qt--it's what my husband and I use (small model for "empty nesters"). On that model, the Yogurt setting doesn't have a "Medium" or "Normal" temp setting for incubation. It has "Custom" temp selection which I set for 110 degrees Fahrenheit. (Or, was is a preset temp in the Yogurt function? Sorry, I cannot recall--pretty sure I had to decide the temperature.) We like tangy yogurt, so I set the timer for 10 hours. Eight seems to be what most people use, but 10 has worked well for us with Fairlife milk (no sweetener). It makes a lot of yogurt for us, but it doesn't last long (we eat it in a blink).

@FriedaFranchina Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You are right, the newer 3qt models do not have a yogurt setting, but do have a Custom setting where you can assign a temperature. In the case of making yogurt, any temp in the 100°F-110°F will work. Thank you for sharing this important information. 🙂

@janh5199 10 ай бұрын

I just made yogurt for the first time. It came out slightly grainy or lumpy, like cottage cheese that someone had taken a hand blender to. However, it tasted creamy and delicious. I think maybe I didn’t cool it enough before putting the starter in. I topped it with a good squirt of honey and some crushed pecans I had leftover from another recipe. It was so yummy.

@FriedaFranchina 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on making your first yogurt! Lumpy yogurt can be due to using too much starter. Grainy (smaller bits) can be due to the milk solids that stick on the bottom of the pan and get stirred into the yogurt. You can pour your warm yogurt into another container, leaving the stuck on yogurt on the insert. Or, you can use the ice cube tip in this article. You will soon be tweaking your yogurt to get the desired taste and texture. Enjoy! 🙂 www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/06/cold-start-yogurt-faq.html

@janh5199 10 ай бұрын

@@FriedaFranchina Thank you for the response. Based on your article I now think I added too much starter. It was still delicious, so much better than store bought. I plan to try the cold start method next.

@mamaells1 5 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderfully informative video- thank you! I’m very new to instant pot and made my first (of many I’m sure) cold start yogurts (used fair life, SCM, and chobani). I did find that the bottom 1/4 layer of yogurt was gritty. Is this normal? If so, it was so yummy I wouldn’t mind just skimming off the top to use. But any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Sometimes, the milk sticks to the bottom of the pot and becomes gritty. This can be from a combination of the milk, starter & heat. What you want to do next time is right after you are done incubating your yogurt, slowly pour your warm yogurt (no stirring) into another container to chill. What you see stuck on the bottom of your pot is probably what is causing your gritty texture. You can try a different yogurt as your starter and see if there is a difference. :-)

@lauriecarfagno3296 6 жыл бұрын

So informative. Thank you so much!

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Laurie Carfagno, you are most welcome! 😊

@JohnDoe-gv9jv 2 жыл бұрын

Up date to follow after I make me some yogurt.=)

@christinatetrick8795 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@lovesweetpeas47 5 жыл бұрын

I have just found your website,and like your cold intstant pot yogurt. I have just purchased a 3 quart instant pot, can I make your recipe in this pot, I hope its not to small. It has the yogurt setting on it. Your you tube video isexplaind so well and I have never made yogurt befoe. Thanks for this great information.

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

The 3 quart size is perfect for a half gallon of milk and the Cold Start yogurt recipe. 🙂

@cindybradley3543 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Frieda, thanks so much for your "Cold Start" recipe. I make it all the time and it always turns out wonderful! I do have a question I'm hoping you can answer for me. If I should have any extra yogurt once I'm all done making it, would it be alright to freeze it, and will it taste just as good as fresh? Thanks so much in advance, and have a great day!

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying my Cold Start yogurt recipe! While you can freeze yogurt to use as starters, for smoothies or for yogurt pops, once thawed, it separates and loses its creamy texture. While edible, I prefer to enjoy it fresh - it will keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks. 🙂

@Kattatonik7_yt 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best flavorings for summertime yogurt flavor additives as far as I am concerned is margarita mixer or Pat O Briens Hurricane mixer. Mmmmmmmmm! Try it ladies you will not be disappointed and it will replace alcohol in anyone's life I promise! 😄

@whitneysanders6996 5 жыл бұрын

Do u add it at beginning or end and how much

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

@@whitneysanders6996 - add it after your yogurt has finished chilling and/or straining. 🙂

@WanderingNature 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@lindal.8861 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great information.

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome & thanks for watching!🙂

@elaineschoedinger1676 4 жыл бұрын

How much Natural Bliss should I add to my mixture? Love your video!!

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You can add as much as 16 oz to your milk mixture. :-)

@luckymeaf 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, and your so beautiful 😁. Love your hair

@ibew1951 9 ай бұрын

Thank u for the wonderful video helping understand so much more about yougart. I made it for 1st time & it came out amazing !! If I was to add a can of coconut milk in place of condensed milk, do u know how it would turn out ? Thank you!

@FriedaFranchina 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm thrilled that you are enjoying your yogurt. 🙂 A can of coconut is watery & will thin your yogurt. You can put the can in the fridge and drain the excess, OR you can use a small can of sweetened condensed coconut milk, which should give you similar results with a very slight flavor of coconut.

@Cindy1956ful 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I felt like such a failure because sometimes the yogurt would come out right and sometimes it would not. I know what I’m doing wrong now.

@007stilts 4 жыл бұрын

Had anyone priced this out? Price per serving?

@sylviakleppinger5345 11 ай бұрын

I was excited to make yogurt with Fairlife and condensed milk then abruptly 😮stopped…I needed to purchase an Instant Pot. Wish you made a video on how to make yogurt on the stovetop.

@smenna47 11 ай бұрын

I have made your cold start yogurt several time and love it. I’d like to know if the finished product is considered probiotic?

@FriedaFranchina 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying your homemade yogurt. Yes, your homemade yogurt contains probiotics, the same live & active bacteria that were present in your yogurt starter. 🙂

@alwayskisa 6 жыл бұрын

Super informative video! One question....if I use half and half or heavy cream does that, too, have to be ultra-pasteurized?

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does need to be ultra pasteurized. 😊

@nancyeaguiar 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make Greek yogurt with these instructions? Thank you for the video!

@FriedaFranchina 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Greek yogurt is strained yogurt that is thick and high in protein. When using these ingredients in the video, the consistency is between Greek & traditional yogurt. You can use any plain or vanilla yogurt as your starter. Your homemade yogurt will mimic the tang & texture of your starter. 🙂

@dkyelak 3 жыл бұрын

Works great and I bought the Eurocuisine strainer too. Qustion: If I make Greek yogurt and want to save some as a starter, should i include the whey? Seems it wouldn't matter but can't be sure.

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & for asking a great question! Yes, you can save your yogurt to use as a starter for your next batch. Freeze within 48 hrs of making your yogurt, in tablespoon portions & put in a freezer baggie. It'll keep viable for up to 6 months in the freezer. You can only reculture up to 5 generations. You can even use the whey as starters. 🙂 For more info on reculturing, you can find this topic in my Yogurt Newbie Guide. Enjoy! www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/07/instant-pot-dairy-yogurt-for-newbies.html?m=1#re

@SherriWNAZ 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! It is such comprehensive video explaining my issues with making yogurt using my Instant Pot. I recently made a batch with Fairlife whole milk, some starter from my last yogurt and some starter from a fresh Chobani plain yogurt, along with a small can of condensed milk. It came out very thick and more like a Greek yogurt (which I'm not fond of), but it was next to impossible to find a small container of plain unsweetened yogurt. I also changed the time to 9 hours, for a little more tang, but will go back to 8 hours for my next batch. I wanted to use Qui, but could not find a plain one. Now you've answered my question about stringiness in my last batch where I did not use Fairlife, but a 2% lactose free milk. Your flavoring options were wonderful!! This was such a great video!!

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome & thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful in making your yogurt. You can use a vanilla flavored yogurt. Keep in mind that the small amount used will not add vanilla flavor your batch of yogurt. I hope you continue to enjoy making yogurt and have fun with endless flavoring possibilities. 🙂

@SherriWNAZ 3 жыл бұрын

@@FriedaFranchina Great, I will try the vanilla yogurt. The Fairlife milk is not easy to find either--only a few stores carry it, some miles away, but I get two when I see it. I also love that it is lactose-free and was wondering why. You explained that it is the filtration. I do strain some of my "plain" batches without sweetener, to use as a spread on bagels, on a potato, or in tacos as a replacement for sour cream. Many thanks!

@judyg8159 4 жыл бұрын

I am trying to make a batch tonight, thank you for your video

@humeyrabue 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. Would I get the same result if I use individual mason jars in the instant pot?

@FriedaFranchina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found my video helpful. If you have not made yogurt yet, I recommend making it directly in the pot for your first time. If it's thick enough for you without straining, you can use jars for your next batch. You'll need to dry fit your jars and if you stack them, you'll need to add an additional two hours to your incubation time. You can find more info here. 🙂 www.friedalovesbread.com/2017/06/cold-start-yogurt-faq.html

@humeyrabue 3 жыл бұрын

@@FriedaFranchina Awesome! Thank you for the detailed response. I can't wait to try it out. :)

@whitneysanders6996 5 жыл бұрын

:( I was so excited to make this had all the ingredients. Poured in thr milk went to open the sweetened condensed milk and realized it was kinda crushed in the bottom. Didnt think it was wise to use a dented cannon yogurt since possible bacteria could be incubated too. I still made it sans sweetened condensed milk, but I was really excited to try it. I cant go get some and add it in during the incubation process correct

@FriedaFranchina 5 жыл бұрын

You are perfectly fine to make your yogurt without the sweetened condensed milk. It's only used for flavor and sweetening. You can add your own vanilla extract and sweetener to your finished and chilled yogurt. 😊

@knewledge8626 4 жыл бұрын

As Neil Degrassi Tyson would say, this girl scienced the heck out of yogurt.

@lizardas 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, Frieda! I'm just wondering if the Natural Bliss can be used with the boil method. If so, should it be added after the boiled milk comes down to 110 degrees?

@FriedaFranchina 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Natural Bliss is ultra pasteurized, so it doesn't need to be heated with the milk in the traditional method. You can pour it in your hot milk to help it cool down a notch. :-)

@lizardas 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, excellent! I'm going to try it next time. Thank you.