linsei
10-24-2006, 11:17 PM
I tried to make yogurt twice and I have failed miserably! It never solidified. The machine I used is similar to this, but is a much older model.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/e096/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1%7C15%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7C%7C% 7C%7C%7Cyogurt&cm%5Fsrc=sch
I think the problem might be the milk. I'm using 2% Organic Valley milk. Is the type of pastuerization used for organic milk without the organisms needed to make yogurt? Maybe I should try raw milk or whole milk instead?
The only other explanation I can think of is that I need to put water in the machine. The directions did not say to do this, so I didn't (but in my own little head, it kind of seemed like there should be some water around the jars).
Both times, I used Yogourmet yogurt starter. I heated the milk according to the directions and did not let it boil. I didn't add any flavors - just plain yogurt.
I'm so frustrated! Any ideas? Thank you!!!
Linda
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http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/e096/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1%7C15%7C%7C%7C0%7C%7C%7C%7C% 7C%7C%7Cyogurt&cm%5Fsrc=sch
I think the problem might be the milk. I'm using 2% Organic Valley milk. Is the type of pastuerization used for organic milk without the organisms needed to make yogurt? Maybe I should try raw milk or whole milk instead?
The only other explanation I can think of is that I need to put water in the machine. The directions did not say to do this, so I didn't (but in my own little head, it kind of seemed like there should be some water around the jars).
Both times, I used Yogourmet yogurt starter. I heated the milk according to the directions and did not let it boil. I didn't add any flavors - just plain yogurt.
I'm so frustrated! Any ideas? Thank you!!!
Linda
http://b3.lilypie.com/64MSm4/.png[/img][/url]