ICELANDIC SKYR
After a trip to Iceland in 2003, my husband learned to love the taste of skyr, and after we got home from vacation I came up with a close approximation of it. If you've never had it, it's similar to yogurt, maybe a little thicker, and can be flavored to your liking (my husband likes to mix in a little cherry pie filling, but I prefer to add fresh sliced peaches and a light sprinkling of Splenda). This recipe is for the base only, feel free to alter as needed. The authentic skyr is hard to duplicate in a home setting as I understand it, due to the need for specialized bacteria. I think the "real deal" can be found online in places that sell cheesemaking supplies. But, I'm cheap, and this is close and the ingredients are in easy supply. Enjoy
Provided by BizIntelligenceMonk
Categories Icelandic
Time P2DT20m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour the powdered milk into a large clean bowl.
- Allow the boiled water to cool until just warm. It must not be too hot or it will kill the living culture in the buttermilk!
- Pour the water over the milk powder, allowing room for the buttermilk. Stir thoroughly so that it is completely dissolved.
- Add the buttermilk, stir well and cover. Place in the oven, undisturbed.
- Do not turn on the oven, simply turn on the oven light. This will be enough heat to allow the culture to work. Allow this to work overnight.
- In the morning check your skyr for firmness and flavor. If it is not set and separated or sour enough, leave it to work longer. Every oven is different.
- Once you are happy with the degree of sourness, the skyr has to be drained. Gently cut the curd into squares of sections. Do not break it up too much.
- Line a colander with cheesecloth or a clean new J-cloth (I personally just use a bit of leftover muslin from my sewing stash).
- Set this in the sink or a larger container to catch the whey. Scoop the curds and whey gently into the lined colander. It will drain better if it is not stirred or broken up too much. It will take about one day to drain to the proper consistency.
- Then it can be beaten with a mixer until smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator. Stir in sugar and cream, or your favorite flavorings, as desired when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 936.9, Carbohydrate 88.9, Sugar 88.9, Protein 61.8
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Richard Ackon
[email protected]This skyr recipe is amazing! The skyr is so thick and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love it with fresh fruit and granola. It's also great on its own as a snack.
langraw mro
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of skyr, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make and the skyr always turns out perfectly. It's thick, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor. I love it with fresh fruit, granola, or just on its own.
mishael ike chukwuma
[email protected]This skyr recipe is my go-to. It's simple, straightforward, and always produces a delicious, creamy yogurt. I love it with fruit, granola, or just on its own.
Hoj rat
[email protected]I love this skyr recipe! It's so easy to make and the skyr is always perfect. It's thick, creamy, and has a wonderful tang. I love it with fruit, granola, or just on its own.
Martin Garcia
[email protected]This skyr recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and the skyr is absolutely delicious. It's thick, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor. I love it with fresh fruit, granola, or just on its own.
Lesedi Gxubane
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this skyr recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The skyr is thick, creamy, and has a wonderful tang. I love it with fruit, granola, or just on its own.
DIAGO ALEXANDER
[email protected]I was looking for a skyr recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The skyr turned out great! It was thick, creamy, and had a slightly tangy flavor. I loved it with fresh berries and
Mariah Phillip
[email protected]This is the best skyr recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The skyr is thick, creamy, and has a wonderful tang. I love it with fruit, granola, or just on its own.
Tunjella Afrin
[email protected]I've tried a few different skyr recipes, and this one is definitely my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The skyr is thick, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor. I love it with fresh fruit, honey, or granola.
Akrm Akrm
[email protected]This skyr is amazing! It's so thick and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love it with fresh fruit and granola. It's also great on its own as a snack.
Abrehmanmani07 Mani
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own skyr, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy and the results were amazing. The skyr was thick, creamy, and had a wonderful tang. I'll definitely be making this again.
Iain Fyfe
[email protected]I've been making skyr for years, and this recipe is by far the best. It's simple, straightforward, and always produces a delicious, creamy yogurt. I love it with fruit, granola, or just on its own.
Maju Dsjs
[email protected]This skyr recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The yogurt was thick and creamy, with a slightly tangy flavor. I loved it with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.