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jenbove
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 12:19:58 PM
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I'm going to try making yogurt next week with my new batch of non-homogenized milk & freeze-dried starter. I tried a couple of years ago, and the result was tasty enough, but it was pretty runny. Any advice on making a nice, firm yogurt?
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Lori
Ontario
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 12:31:14 PM
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I ran into this same problem a few years ago when I started making yogurt. I did some research and found that adding 1/4 cup of dried milk powder for every litre (quart)of milk does the trick for me.
I just looove my homemade yogurt, and it saves money, too. I use the freeze-dried starter culture, too.
Good luck,
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Alee
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Wy
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Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 7:50:02 PM
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You could always add some Chill-Over powder to firm it up! :D
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Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 06:00:00 AM
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I've used both the chill over powder and the powdered milk...both work great. Overall, the best advice is to keep the temp consistanly warm. A low oven or a box type dehydrator work very well for that.
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 10:08:06 AM
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Oh, thanks so much, girls! I feel much more confident. Corrine, I bet I let my temp get too low the first time - thanks for telling me that. I'll keep some Chill Over powder on hand just in case!
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Dalyn
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 10:23:36 AM
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In the summer I just set a gallon jar out with the warm, just milked milk, and the culture wrapped in a black towel in the sun (maybe not so good) and in the other months I use a soft cooler with a heating pad in it andput two quart jars in it overnight. I put them in when I go to bed and first thing in the morning get out my yogurt! I mix in some honey and fruit and top it off with granola and there's a healthy breakfast for the kidlets.
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Jennifer
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 5:30:42 PM
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The cooler & heating pad idea is great, Dalyn - warm but not too hot. I'm gonna try it. Can't wait to get my milk on Monday...
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Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 5:43:49 PM
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Hey, ya gotta do what works *U* The kids love yogurt, and so do I. When I have extra milk it's something I made every week. That and cheese *U* Can't wait for kidding season at my place!
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Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
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Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 05:34:18 AM
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I use whole milk and let it ferment a little bit longer than the directions call for... with my yogurt maker, I usually go with 5 hours. The whole milk makes it "sweeter", which helps counteract the longer time.
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