What's the difference between plain whole yogurt & Greek? Mayan recipe says " not Greek". Does Hreek yogurt interfere w rising potential?

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What's the difference between plain whole yogurt & Greek?  Mayan recipe says " not Greek".  Does Hreek yogurt interfere w rising potential?

The T. · Answer

Thank you so much!  Was making Naan &amp;amp; recipe specifically stated not Greek.  All makes sense now.  Amazing how grocery shelves are stocked to the brim w Greek yogurt &amp;amp; only 1 brand of plain  yogurt  that isn't non fat or low fat.  Naan turned out excellent!

chef E. · Answer

Greek is more creamy and less sour

LeBec F. · Answer

It's always helpful if you explain what recipe or item you are making. I'm guessing that you're making bread? and that the recipe needs the wetness/fluid from regular yoghurt . Greek yoghurt is regular yoghurt drained (in sieve or cheesecloth)of fluid til it thickens.

Greenstuff · Answer

Greek yogurt has a lot less water in it.

What's the difference between plain whole yogurt & Greek? Mayan recipe says " not Greek". Does Hreek yogurt interfere w rising potential?

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