YMX650 Automatic Digital Yogurt Maker

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Buen dia. Excelente maquina trabaja muy bien

I grew up in France, and we eat a ton of yoghourt. Your basic French yoghourt is relatively cheap (it's a staple), a little firm but not too much (I like mine on the firmer side), silky and a little tart. Unfortunately, those are hard to find in the US. They're either too runny, or thick ("Greek"). Most importantly, they cost a fortune, which isn't good when you eat as many as I do. Enter this machine. I chose this one based on my sister's experience (she bought a few of them before finding this one and loving it). It's cheap, works perfectly well, no hassle, and has all the required settings: - Timer with 1hr increments - Auto-stop after timer has run out - There's a dedicated space to keep the lids - Space for 6 regular jars So how do I make them? It's incredibly easy, and only takes 3 minutes. 1) A little over 1L of 2% milk (maybe 36-40 Fl Oz?). Pour it in a pyrex container, 2 mins in the microwave (right out of the fridge). No need to reach a specific temp or let it cool. 2 minutes and you're good. 2) Mix 5-6 tablespoons of powder milk (I use whole) and one packet of starter (I use the Yogourmet Freeze Dried one) 3) Slowly pour a little milk while whisking energetically, making sure that all the powder is dissolved, then pour the rest and give it a little swirl. 4) Pour in the jars (don't put the lids on them) 5) Set the timer for 10 hours. 6) Put the lids on the jars and put in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Tips: - Powder milk is optional but helps make them more firm. - The longer you leave them, the more tart they will be. How long you need to leave them also depends on ambiant temperature in the kitchen. I've found 9-10 hours to be the sweet spot for me, but you may need to experiment a little. - If your kitchen is cold (mine has some cold drafts and isn't heated), cover the machine with a warm cloth (I normally use a baby fleece blanket, and a rubber pad under the machine in the winter). This has made a world of difference - now that I do this, my yoghourts are a lot more firm than they used to be. - It's ok if they stay in the machine for a couple hours after the timer has stopped. Just don't leave them there too long. - Try leaving a couple of vanilla beans in the milk for a day before making your yoghourts. Yum.

Exactly what I was looking for! Easy to use, makes perfect yogurt. Love it!

Produto muito bom!

Do not buy this product!! On the first use all lids melted, buckled and warped! Unbelievable, do not believe all the reviews! They also wanted me to return it to the United States!! Thank you to Lydia at Amazon who has cleared it up and quickly and efficiently got me my refund and I do not need to return such a faulty yogurt maker all the way back to the States.