Icelandic Skyr Recipe

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Icelandic Skyr
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Ingredients:

  • 12 cups water
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Pour the powdered milk into a large clean bowl.
  2. 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!
  3. Pour the water over the milk powder, allowing room for the buttermilk. Stir thoroughly so that it is completely dissolved.
  4. Add the buttermilk, stir well and cover. Place in the oven, undisturbed.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a clean new J-cloth (I personally just use a bit of leftover muslin from my sewing stash).
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.73 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.4g 7%
Cholesterol 20.67mg 7%
Sodium 188.4mg 8%
Potassium 556.5mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.71g 6%
Sugars 18.71g 75%
Protein 11.23g 22%
Calcium 483.5mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 29.04 Kcal (122 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.78g 7%
Cholesterol 3.67mg 7%
Sodium 33.41mg 8%
Potassium 98.69mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.32g 6%
Sugars 3.32g 75%
Protein 1.99g 22%
Calcium 85.8mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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