Food Storage: How to make Yogurt and Cream Cheese from Dry Milk

[yahmana]

lol, I thought you were going to dehydrate yogurt

[yahmana]

how long can you freeze the yogurt culture?

[BexarPrepper]

@yahmana some say 1 year others 2 years. I figure at 18 months I Will be using double the amount of starter just to be safe. Blessings!

[maineroses]

thank you I cannot wait to try this!

[toddweller]

Awesome!

[4clockfarms]

you are a genius! i subbed thanx!

[cruzcontrol72]

Thank you, I love this video---I thought of canning cream cheese as an experiment glad to see this video, I think my canned creamed cheese would have turned out to be a big glob on a jar, so thanks for saving me time and money. Bless you. : )

[BexarPrepper]

@cruzcontrol72 Your welcome fyi I did try canning it...not a pretty picture ;) Blessings!

[LainieLu1953]

Hooraaaay! Thanks, BEXARPREPPER! This is awesome!

[BexarPrepper]

@LainieLu1953 You must like yogurt or cheesecake which is it lol. Blessings!

[TheEndeavoringFamily]

Mmmm, a dollop of pumpkin butter and some granola with that sounds awesome!

[BexarPrepper]

@TheEndeavoringFamily does sound good I did dehydrate fruit that was good to. Blessings!

[MrRunningwolfe]

If the power goes out...and one, has no generator...if somone has the right container to put into the ground (properly of course) with moss laying on top...would that work on keeping it cool enough ?

[BexarPrepper]

@MrRunningwolfe it really depends on your location and the time of your. In summertime at my retreat nope it wouldn't work for me so I have to turn to solar. But I bet you can figure out some way for yours. That's wa

hat being a prepper is all about finding ways to be comfortable in tough times. Blessings!

[marshwillow]

You could knit an army tank outta straw...I think you have one of the most informative channels on here and look forward to you,Katzcradle and MistyShooter.Blessings..

[BexarPrepper]

@marshwillow LOL I wish but thank you for placing me in such great company those are two amazing women so is atticus9799 and imstillworkin and many others too many to name ;) Blessings!

[mojopin12]

Great vid. Thanks!

[BexarPrepper]

@mojopin12 I just keep finding new ways to have variety in my food storage. Thanks for watching friend. Blessings!

[contreeman]

POWDERED MILK WHO KNEW? I DIDN'T!!!! THANKS BLESSING FOR SHARING

[BexarPrepper]

@contreeman I know isn't that cool :) Blessings!

[niffer58]

So question for you. in a situation where you have no power but it is hot outside do you think it would work sitting on the front porch for a day?

[BexarPrepper]

@niffer58 yes but the problem will be keeping the live spores active without power. I am planning on running my freezer off the generator to at least keep things chilled, defiantly not frozen cold enough for the spores to remain viable. Blessings!

[shadowofjuniperhill]

I didn't know that it was so simple to make the cream cheese! Thanks so much.

[shweetpotato]

so to make the cream cheese you just take out the liquid part and cool the solid part?? I cant stand yogurt but I LOVE cream cheese lol.. so just wondered.. :D



[BexarPrepper]

@shweetpotato yes and if you just take out some of the they you get Greek yogurt. Blessings!

[TheDenisedrake]

A friend of mine always makes yogurt with powered starter. She believes it is nutritionally better. I don't know about that, but it would be good to try out the powdered starter and have some in the food storage.

[BexarPrepper]

@TheDenisedrake I did check on that and was hoping it didn't have to be in the fridge but it also requires 40 degree temps and is more expensive than yogurt with live cultures. But it is a viable option. Blessings!

[TheSheChef]

Ahhh you are starting off the year teaching me new stuff already! Happy New Year Lady!

[BexarPrepper]

@TheSheChef You too I love all that bacon you purchased. You gotta make a video when you can it and tell me if your exhausted when you finish LOL. Many blessings to you in the coming year my friend. Blessings!

[TheSheChef]

@BexarPrepper LOOOL I will make a video when I can the bacon - thanks for the warning I will get a good nights sleep and some coffee before I can the bacon - Check!

[vida130]

This was very much needed I need to make some yogurt with my powdered milk, I also want to try to make some ricotta cheese with dry milk I wonder how that would be? Thank you so much for all you do!

[BexarPrepper]

@vida130 It's the same process you just use lemon juice when your making it. 3 cups powdered milk, 6 cups water, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar maybe I'll make some :) Blessings!

[danman911]

Great info! thanks for sharing.

[Peskey2010]

Great video. I've never tried to make yogurt but you've made it seem so easy! Nice bonus with the cream cheese too!

[BexarPrepper]

@Peskey2010 Yes variety is always good in food storage. Blessings!

[BexarPrepper]

@Peskey2010 Love my cheese cake and if shtf happens who says we have to do without Blessings!

[MyFreedomChannel]

Happy New Year, Bexar Prepper! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's Eve with your family. :) I enjoyed your yogurt video! Thought you might want to know (if you don't already) that Crystal over at user/everydayfoodstorage also has an excellent video on how to make greek yogurt in a crock pot. She also has vids to show you how to make the cheese and no-bake, low-fat cheesecake using the yogurt cheese. Enjoy! :)

[BexarPrepper]

@MyFreedomChannel Thanks for the info. I have watched some of her video's and they are quite good. Blessings!

[fahadlife]

Please keep it and don't stop.

[sleepyhines]

Hi Bexar, Hope you had a merry Christmas and This year will be a prosperous year for you.

Can you use the Nido Whole milk powder for this, I don't like the fatfree powdered milk and saw on YT that the Nido is made from whole milk, so I bought some, And it is so good. I'm not using any other milk now.  Thank you for all your videos and advice, I check your channel every day for new vids. God bless and keep you and yours.

[BexarPrepper]

@sleepyhines I have never tried Nido but whole milk works great. As a matter a fact whole milk will give you results closer to the flavor of sourcream. Blessings!

[BeautyHealthZoneBlog]

Wow, I didn't know you could make yoghurt with powdered milk...I watched the video because I wanted to see the end result, which was pretty good....So, I learned something new today.

Seeing the made in England KG scales in USA was a bit weird too.

[BexarPrepper]

@BeautyHealthZoneBlog I'm still curious where my mom found it. She lives in a military town so probably someone who was stationed in England at some point. Blessings!

[nectarine36]

OMG! This means Cheesecake will be available after SHTF! Oh,my! Thank you!

[BexarPrepper]

@nectarine36 I know isn't that wonderful. Blessings!

[sherldoe]

My Dad called this clabber and loved it. I have lots of memories of this sitting on the counter waiting to be finished.

[BexarPrepper]

@sherldoe Nice memories. Blessings!

[sherldoe]

what's the difference for the mix for sour cream versus cream cheese?

[BexarPrepper]

@sherldoe I won't get technical but they contain different bacteria and sour cream has a higher fat content. As far as taste yogurt has a sharper taste when strained then sour cream. Blessings!

[BonnieBlue2A]

I had no idea that cream cheese was nothing more than strained yogurt. Great tips, can't wait to try to make my own yogurt. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[BexarPrepper]

@BonnieBlue2A I know isn't that awesome. Blessings!

[paintingmymasterpiec]

Thanks a million blessings to you.

[BexarPrepper]

@paintingmymasterpiec Your welcome and many Blessings coming your way!

[sherldoe]

Great video as usual, Girl. Where do you usually get your powdered milk? Where I am, finding an inexpensive but larger supply is difficult.

[BexarPrepper]

@sherldoe I actually purchase it locally. Breaking Bread the Health Way in San Antonio allows us to place a bulk order a couple of times a year where we can order 50 lb bags. Blessings!

[yessme1]

S00 COOL! MY KROGERS REGULARLY HAS GALLONS OF MILK FOR LESS THAT 2.00 GUESS WHAT IM MAKING NEXT TIME THERE IS A SALE.

[BexarPrepper]

@yessme1 great! I'm sure you Will have great luck just make sure everything is clean. Blessings!

[susique333]

If you dont have a means to keep the yogurt warm, wrap it in a sleeping bag, etc. I make yogurt on my kitchen counter in the summer, on top of my warm fridge in the winter. When you make the cheese, I wonder if you could use the whey for a starter in you next batch?

[BexarPrepper]

@susique333 from what I've read it's not always reliable and after 3batches it's really discouraged. Blessings!

[brainnoise1]

i had no idea you could freeze the cultures and have it still be good... amazing!

[BexarPrepper]

@brainnoise1 That was the best piece of information I found during my research on this. Makes the cost of having to buy the starter worth while. Blessings!

[ThirdLittlePiggy]

I use my coffee maker to keep it warm. No fuss!

[BexarPrepper]

@ThirdLittlePiggy I've never heard of that great idea thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[kateymateymusic1]

Cool. Thankyou for putting this up- great idea especially in Singapore where I live as dairy is soooo expensive here due to everything being imported. But powdered milk and uht milk is still cheaper! Kate (Aussie in sg)

[BexarPrepper]

@kateymateymusic1 Wonderful so glad the information was useful. Blessings!

[lh123lh]

As usual another great tip Thank you again

[pokeythepatriot777]

wow - you are so clever ! What do you do with the liquid from straining the cream cheese? do you keep it or throw it? I am constantly amazed at the things you come up with - thanks for sharing and Happy 2012

[BexarPrepper]

@pokeythepatriot777 I made bread with it. Just replace the water with the whey in any recipe that way you get all the great nutrients. Blessings!

[modoc42]

I read in books that this can be done, but you do it!  Inspiring. Thanks!

[BexarPrepper]

@modoc42 If you eat yogurt you can add up the cost savings for making your own. Also it's great not to have to run out to the store because you need some for a recipe. Which was why I made it in the first place. Blessings!

[richard1948benz]

i like it, it's on my favorites list. will try one day

[BexarPrepper]

@richard1948benz Try it soon it's really very easy. Blessings!

[lita9281]

dont usually comment, but thankyou for sharing all your skills,i can see that you are a very warm hearted person. ive learned so much already from your videos. thanks again ...lita

[BexarPrepper]

@lita9281 Aren't you kind thank you ;) I hope you and yours are blessed this year more than last. Blessings!

[john762x39]

I'm so going to have to make this .

[BexarPrepper]

@john762x39 If you do you'll have to let me know how you like it. Blessings!

[sonnysand]

Great tip, thanks

[mhpgardener]

LOL..kilograms.... I'd have junked that thing by now ! Thats pretty cool, yogurt from powdered milk. A few dehydrated strawberries would jazz it up nicely. :-)

[BexarPrepper]

@mhpgardener My mom found it at a yard sale and thought I could use it. I tossed it after the video :) I rehydrated some fruit in syrup and was it ever yummy. Blessings!

[VictoriasCreativeCra]

very cool. I like this.. Wonder what the shelf life would be?



[BexarPrepper]

@VictoriasCreativeCra I believe if you keep it in a canning jar about 1 month in the fridge. Blessings!

[Allen2045]

Great Video Bexar. when you put the jars in your dehydrator you used a Excalaber. Can you use a Crock pot on the lowest setting?

[BexarPrepper]

@Allen2045 Yes I didn't mention that way but it works also. Blessings!

[theeastwatch]

thank you 

[BexarPrepper]

@theeastwatch thank you for watching. Blessings!

[momkatmax]

I use the ice cube trays for freezing leftover broth, tomato sauce and homemade pesto. The cubes are great for the two of us to throw in whatever you are making. I have done the cheese cloth draining to make cream cheese for years. Before draining, season with herbs of your choice and then drain. Seems that way the flavor is better. God Bless and Happy New Year.

[BexarPrepper]

@momkatmax Great idea about adding the herbs. We were making cream cheese pie so I don't think anyone would have liked that this time LOL Blessings!