Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Instructions For How To Make Raw Milk Yogurt

By Marissa Velazquez


If you are used to buying all the products you need from a nearby supermarket or grocery store, you may discover that there are some benefits in making certain types of foods in your home. You will save money and probably end up with a diet that is more healthy. As an example, the following instructions will show you how to make raw milk yogurt at home.

You may not have realized how easy it is to prepare this product. You don't need special tools and the cost is much less than when compared to commercially prepared products. All you need is an amount of raw milk and some natural yogurt with live bacteria to use as a starter batch.

The key elements are the dairy product and the starter. Use raw dairy product that has not been subjected to high temperatures. If you want thicker results, use dairy with a higher fat content. The opposite is also true. If you want a thinner results to use as a sauce, reduce the fat content in your base liquid.

As for the starter to buy, a small container of natural product is enough, the most important factor to check is that it includes a content of living flora or bacteria. This information is always indicated on the container. The living flora content of the product is of key importance because the bacteria goes on to produce a material called lactic acid, which is responsible for changing the nature of the mixture. This lactic acid content will change the nature of the mixture.

While the rest of the recipe is pretty standard, it can vary a little, depending upon who is making the recipe. You should begin by bringing the dairy liquid to a boil and keeping it at a temperature of at least 180 degrees for a time. This heat will kill off any unwanted contents and bacteria which can be detrimental to the final result. Once it has reached the 180 degree level for a time, you should allow the result to cool down to about 110 degrees F.

Once the liquid has cooled to the appropriate temperature range, add a small amount of the starter that contains living bacteria. You must be certain that the resulting mixture stays at about this same temperature for at least two hours. You can do this by pouring the mixture into a jar or bowl and setting it in a warm location. You could also use a warmed oven or even a commercial product maker that keeps the mixture at the best temperature.

The next step is simply to wait for the bacteria in the mixture to work their magic on the base. 110 degrees is the favored temperature to encourage the living flora to begin producing the critical ingredient of lactic acid. You will need to keep the mixture warm overnight, or for a minimum of four to eight hours. A longer time period will result in a thicker end product.

This is the basic process of how to make raw milk yogurt. It is now complicated or costly. You won't need to pay a high price to get the kind of healthy and tasty results that you can enjoy at any time. The end product is delicious and suitable for a snack or in recipes.




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