A previously home-made yogurt
A freeze-dried yogurt culture, which can be purchased at many pharmacies or health food
stores. If using a freeze-dried yogurt culture add two hours to the yogurt making time.
NOTE:
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Do not immerse the yogurt maker body, cord or plug in water at any time.
NOTE
:
Do not use a batch of yogurt more than ten times for the starter culture as the results will
diminish.
For best results, use a starter culture and milk with similar fat contents.
NOTE
:
For best results, use a starter culture and milk with similar fat contents.
To Make Yogurt:
Ratios and amounts may vary depending upon individual recipe directions and the type of milk and
starter culture used.
The following directions are suggested method of utilizing organic milk and plain, store-bought organic
yogurt as the starter.
1.
Measure 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt to use as a starter culture and set aside in a small bowl.
NOTE:
If using a freeze-dried yogurt culture, refer to package directions for the proper amount of
culture to use.
2.
Heat 5 cups milk to 180
º
F, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
3.
Place heated milk in the refrigerator and allow to cool to 115
º
F.
4.
In the small bowl with the yogurt, mix in 2 teaspoons of cold milk, until the consistency has thinned.
5.
Mix the thinned plain yogurt into the heated milk, until thoroughly mixed.
NOTE:
Depending upon the
recipe being used, flavoring may be added into the yogurt starter/warm milk mix. Refer to “To Add
Flavors” on page 6 for further instructions on adding flavors.
6.
Fill each of the yogurt cups ¾ full with the yogurt/milk mixture. Leave each cup open,
DO NOT
place
the yogurt cup lids on each cup. Place the open cups into the yogurt maker.
7.
Place the yogurt maker lid onto the Yogurt Maker.
8.
Plug the yogurt maker into an available power outlet.
9.
Turn on the Yogurt Maker by pressing the POWER button. The yogurt maker will chime, and the
digital display will turn on.
10.
Press the HOUR button until 9 hours is displayed on the digital display screen (8 hours is the
minimum recommended, but 9 hours will ensure the proper consistency is reached).
HELPFUL
HINT:
For tarter yogurt, increase the cook time.
11.
Press the START button. The cook indicator light will illuminate and the yogurt maker will begin
cooking the yogurt. Allow to run until time expires.
NOTE: Do not disturb or move the Yogurt Maker
during the yogurt making process, as it will terminate the cycle.
12.
Once the programmed time has elapsed, the yogurt maker will chime and automatically shut off.
13.
Remove the yogurt cups, screw the lid onto each cup and place them into the refrigerator. Allow to
cool for approximately 8 hours. Add in flavors as desired once yogurt has cooled. Enjoy!
