Yogurt Sour Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Rub an ice cube over the inside bottom of a heavy pot to prevent scorching (or rinse the inside of the pot with cold water). Add milk and cream, if using, and bring to a bare simmer, until bubbles form around the edges, 180 to 200 degrees. Stir the milk occasionally as it heats.
• Remove pot from heat and let cool until it feels pleasantly warm when you stick your pinkie in the milk for 10 seconds, 110 to 120 degrees. (If you think you'll need to use the pot for something else, transfer the milk to a glass or ceramic bowl, or else you can let it sit in the pot.) If you're in a hurry, you can fill your sink with ice water and let the pot of milk cool in the ice bath, stirring the milk frequently so it cools evenly.
• Transfer 1/2 cup of warm milk to a small bowl and whisk in yogurt until smooth. Stir yogurt-milk mixture back into remaining pot of warm milk. Cover pot with a large lid. Keep pot warm by wrapping it in a large towel, or setting it on a heating pad, or moving to a warm place, such as your oven with the oven light turned on. Or just set it on top of your refrigerator, which tends to be both warm and out of the way.
• Let yogurt sit for 6 to 12 hours, until the yogurt is thick and tangy; the longer it sits, the thicker and tangier it will become. (I usually let it sit for the full 12 hours.) Transfer the pot to the refrigerator and chill for at least another 4 hours; it will continue to thicken as it chills.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water. In a large bowl, beat sour cream, yogurt, 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, salt and remaining water., Add yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Shape each into a 16-in. rope. Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place three ropes on prepared baking sheet and braid; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over braid.

Steps:

• 1. Line a fine sieve with cheesecloth or a lightweight tea towel and set over a bowl. Add 16 ounces (2 cups) plain yogurt. Let sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight to drain. Overnight is recommended. Use as you would sour cream.
• 2. Transfer the drained yogurt to a *non-reactive* container and stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.

Steps:

• Pour the cream, yogurt and vinegar into a sterilised jar, put on the lid and shake well. Remove the lid and place a square of clean kitchen paper on top of the jar before sealing with a piece of string or rubber band.
• Leave the soured cream overnight in a cool place, but not in the fridge. The next day you should have a thick, spoonable mixture. To serve, stir through the chives and sea salt, if you like. Will keep in the fridge for up to two days.

Steps:

• Mix and use.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.