A Reader Strains Yogurt with Handkerchiefs


A reader emailed me this week to say she strains yogurt with men's handkerchiefs.

Not cheesecloth. Not coffee filters. Handkerchiefs.

I've heard plenty of creative yogurt-making ideas over the years, but this was a new one.

I have questions, of course. How much yogurt does she strain at one time? How large is her strainer? Is washing and drying the handkerchiefs significantly easier than using cheesecloth? Apparently, it works well for her. (Scroll to the p.s. to see my setup when I tried this myself.)

One of the things I love about making yogurt is that there isn't just one "right" way. Readers are constantly sharing clever adaptations I would never have thought of myself.

That's why I always encourage people to read the comments on my yogurt posts. If you're troubleshooting a batch or looking for a shortcut, somebody may have already solved the same problem.

Have you discovered an unusual yogurt method or trick? Hit reply and tell me about it. I love hearing how other people make yogurt work in their own kitchens.

Here are a few reader-favorite recipes that use yogurt (homemade or store-bought).

Low-Calorie Balsamic Salad Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Readers Say...

Really liked the low-cal salad dressing with yogurt. Nice change from low-cal with lemon taste. Put it on fresh broccoli and onion for something different.--Peggy B.

PB2 Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Snack

Low-Carb Cheddar Biscuits with Almond Flour & Greek Yogurt

I'm currently eating my Greek yogurt with fresh peaches. Yum!!

In a yogurt kind of mood,

Paula

Paula Rhodes | Home Economist

Food Worth Sharing

P.S. I tried the handkerchief idea myself. See the picture below. The handkerchief covers the cheap strainer which is sitting over a 2-qt batter bowl. You can see the whey accumulating at the bottom.

It worked great. You still have to rinse the handkerchief, then wash and dry it, but it's still easier than using cheesecloth. The whey was clear telling me that the cloth held onto all the solids.

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