Homemade Yogurt & Kefir

71 Recipes for Making & Using Probiotic-Rich Ferments

By Gianaclis Caldwell | Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

About the book

Probiotic-rich foods are essential to gut health, and yogurt and kefir are great sources of beneficial bacteria as well as protein.

In Homemade Yogurt & Kefir, cheesemaker and small-scale dairy producer Gianaclis Caldwell shows you how to make and use yogurt and kefir at home. She explores how to choose a culture and explains techniques for working with cow, goat, sheep, water buffalo, and even some plant milks. Step-by-step instructions cover the basics of making dairy ferments, from getting the right equipment to myriad options for thickening, sweetening, and flavoring. Along with foundational recipes, you’ll find instructions for different styles of yogurt and kefir as well as other traditional milk ferments from around world, including Icelandic skyr, Asian koumiss, and Finish viili. Techniques for making simple cheeses, butter, whipped cream, and other dairy products using yogurt and milk ferments are also included, as are creative recipes for using fermented dairy products in sauces, soups, and even cocktails, while preserving their health benefits and flavor.

Includes wisdom from pioneering yogurt makers, kefir crafters, and chefs who are tapping yogurt’s potential for meals and libations.

This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Editions of Homemade Yogurt & Kefir

Paperback
ISBN 9781635861099
EBook
ISBN 9781635861105

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Probiotic-rich foods are essential to gut health, and yogurt and kefir are great sources of beneficial bacteria as well as protein.

In Homemade Yogurt & Kefir, cheesemaker and small-scale dairy producer Gianaclis Caldwell shows you how to make and use yogurt and kefir at home. She explores how to choose a culture and explains techniques for working with cow, goat, sheep, water buffalo, and even some plant milks. Step-by-step instructions cover the basics of making dairy ferments, from getting the right equipment to myriad options for thickening, sweetening, and flavoring. Along with foundational recipes, you’ll find instructions for different styles of yogurt and kefir as well as other traditional milk ferments from around world, including Icelandic skyr, Asian koumiss, and Finish viili. Techniques for making simple cheeses, butter, whipped cream, and other dairy products using yogurt and milk ferments are also included, as are creative recipes for using fermented dairy products in sauces, soups, and even cocktails, while preserving their health benefits and flavor.

Includes wisdom from pioneering yogurt makers, kefir crafters, and chefs who are tapping yogurt’s potential for meals and libations.

This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homemade Yogurt & Kefir about?

Probiotic-rich foods are essential to gut health, and yogurt and kefir are great sources of beneficial bacteria as well as protein.

In Homemade Yogurt & Kefir, cheesemaker and small-scale dairy producer Gianaclis Caldwell shows you how to make and use yogurt and kefir at home. She explores how to choose a culture and explains techniques for working with cow, goat, sheep, water buffalo, and even some plant milks. Step-by-step instructions cover the basics of making dairy ferments, from getting the right equipment to myriad options for thickening, sweetening, and flavoring. Along with foundational recipes, you’ll find instructions for different styles of yogurt and kefir as well as other traditional milk ferments from around world, including Icelandic skyr, Asian koumiss, and Finish viili. Techniques for making simple cheeses, butter, whipped cream, and other dairy products using yogurt and milk ferments are also included, as are creative recipes for using fermented dairy products in sauces, soups, and even cocktails, while preserving their health benefits and flavor.

Includes wisdom from pioneering yogurt makers, kefir crafters, and chefs who are tapping yogurt’s potential for meals and libations.

This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Homemade Yogurt & Kefir?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > Cookery / food by ingredient / food groups > Cookery / food by ingredient: egg, cheese and dairy products

Where can I read a sample of Homemade Yogurt & Kefir?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781635861099

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Homemade Yogurt & Kefir?

Gianaclis Caldwell

Who is the Publisher of the book Homemade Yogurt & Kefir?

Storey Publishing, LLC

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Homemade Yogurt & Kefir is available as paperback(ISBN 9781635861099) and ebook(ISBN 9781635861105)

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