Saturday 18 January 2014

How To Make Raw Milk Yogurt At Home

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.

Preparing yogurt may sound strange, however it does not need any specific skills nor any ingredients which would be difficult or expensive to buy. The key ingredients which you will need for making a real home made yogurt is milk and a small portion of starter.

The things to keep in mind are the type of base and the type of starter to use. As for the milk, any type can be used save for UHT (Ultra High Temperature) processed product. Keep in mind that the lower the fat content, the less thick the end result will eventually become. Raw product is the best to use when considering its higher fat content.

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.

The start-up process of creating homemade substance is slightly different from individual to individual. In case you start with raw liquid, it is highly recommended to start the whole process by boiling it to kill all the harmful content and bacteria which may cause complications during digestion later on. First, stir the liquid and let it boil at around 180 degrees, then allow it to slowly cool down to around 110 degrees.

When the liquid has reached 110 degrees, a small portion of the natural starter with living bacteria should be mixed in it. The next and most important step from here on is to keep the liquid at this exact temperature. You can do so by either placing the mixture in a jar and leaving it on a warm point of the room, or leaving the mixture in a pot or oven with the capacity to keep the whole at 110 degrees for a couple of hours.

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 how to make raw milk yogurt at home. It doesn't require any unique knowledge nor any special or unique ingredients. Simply leave a small portion of yogurt to work the raw milk until the whole eventually becomes a yogurt.




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