Coffee Filters Are Great For Making Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a great way of introducing more protein and calcium in your diet, but they can be pricey unless if you whip up a batch of your own.
The traditional method of DIY Greek yogurt is to strain through a cheesecloth. But if you don't have any, than coffee filters work well as a substitute. Below is a simple guide on how to strain using filters, via The Be Food Smart blog:
The traditional method of DIY Greek yogurt is to strain through a cheesecloth. But if you don't have any, than coffee filters work well as a substitute. Below is a simple guide on how to strain using filters, via The Be Food Smart blog:
Basically, you pour the regular yogurt onto 2 coffee filters held over a bowl (a colander makes a good base) and leave it in the fridge overnight. Straining the yogurt removes much of the liquid whey, lactose and sugar from the regular yogurt, leaving you with delicious thicker yogurt perfect for dipping or dessert.
