can you use raw goats milk and do you need a starter?
752865
You can use any milk so I guess it would be okay if it is raw. then yogurt actually "cooks" for'10 hours so I don't guess it would be raw anymore???
752866
You should be able to use goats milk and yes you do need a starter. You usually just add 1 cup of yogurt to the milk to act as a starter.
752867
We apologize but you would have to contact the manufacturer directly. You can follow this link: http://www.bydash.com/shop/dash-greek-yogurt-maker/
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you can use any kind of milk. even soy. yes you need a starter the first time. that is 1/2 of plain greek yogurt. Then you can use 1/2 a cup of the yogurt you make for your starter each time. I eat a lot of yogurt. So I set it for 10 hours every night and then strain it in the morning. strain it an hour for soft yogurt or 2 hours for thick yogurt. sometimes I eat all my yogurt and have to buy a new yogurt. it takes 5 cups of milk which is cheaper than buying chobani which is my favorite. i'm sorry it took so long to answer. I have family at my house and we are planning a memorial for Saturday for my mom who died in august. you can use any kind of milk. even soy. yes you need a starter the first time. that is 1/2 of plain greek yogurt. Then you can use 1/2 a cup of the yogurt you make for your starter each time. I eat a lot of yogurt. So I set it for 10 hours every night and then strain it in the morning. strain it an hour for soft yogurt or 2 hours for thick yogurt. sometimes I eat all my yogurt and have to buy a new yogurt. it takes 5 cups of milk which is cheaper than buying chobani which is my favorite. i'm sorry it took so long to answer. I have family at my house and we are planning a memorial for... » Read More you can use any kind of milk. even soy. yes you need a starter the first time. that is 1/2 of plain greek yogurt. Then you can use 1/2 a cup of the yogurt you make for your starter each time. I eat a lot of yogurt. So I set it for 10 hours every night and then strain it in the morning. strain it an hour for soft yogurt or 2 hours for thick yogurt. sometimes I eat all my yogurt and have to buy a new yogurt. it takes 5 cups of milk which is cheaper than buying chobani which is my favorite. i'm sorry it took so long to answer. I have family at my house and we are planning a memorial for Saturday for my mom who died in august. « Show Less
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No! You can make an almond milk yogurt, but you must use almonds that have been grounded up and soaked. Store bought "almond milk" has other ingredients in it.
151825
I always heat the milk first. It quickly kills the other bacteria in the milk and allows the bacteria you introduce with the starter material to work properly and more quickly
261963
No, but the starter is easy enough, you can get the powdered one, or use a Tbl or two of plain yogurt which is probably the easiest. Save a little from each batch to start a new one. I LOVE my Yogotherm! Best thing ever.
1330677
You certainly can. Most milk sold in stores is fine. I read that Walmart milk doesn't work as well. The best milk I got was from Price Chopper. I also purchased calcium chloride to add to my milk. Google it for more info.
1339517
Thanks for the information. I have never used raw milk, hence my answer. THis is great info to know, in case I get to a dairy! Thanks.
1931503
To be honest I really don't know- I've only used the separator with cow's milk. However, I have read online that this separator will work to separate the cream from goat's milk. Sorry I could not be more first hand help.
895282
I do nothing to the starter. I add it straight to the cooled milk. Make sure that the milk is cooled down to the 110 degrees!
975024
YES, I just started using my own starter from my previous batch of yogurt. The previous batch was made with a starter packets, two (2) packets of 5g of yogurt starter, making two (2) quarts. My new batch I used 3-4 Tablespoons of previous batch, which is probably way too much. It did come out wonderful, a little thick, just add some milk if it is too thick. I have read and you only really need "...2-3 teaspoons of commercial or homemade yogurt..." I just get carried away. I make at least two (2) batches a week, so yummy--add raspberries for a topping. I use 2 bags of frozen raspberries place in a pot, adding some water, maybe a 1/2 cup and add about 1/2 cup of sugar.
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I don't know but if it makes yogurt you should be able to make soft cheese . It's whole milk sooooooooo. I've used pasteurized goats milk to make soft cheese but honestly never made hard cheese, not patient enough . If anyone has hope they print it here. Just did a web search and this link has the answer . http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/239-FAQ-Cheesemaking-and-Milk.html#Anchor-DRY-23240
261962
Yes, one sachet of reusable yoghurt started is included. Carefully maintained as per Yogotherm instructions it can be reused indefinitely although Yogotherm advises using a new starter every 30 days. I make yoghurt twice per weak and have used the same starter culture for over a year.
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It depends on the yogurt starter. It turns out that they are now producing single-use yogurt starters that do not make a second batch well at all. At Cultures for Health, they call the single-use cultures "direct-set" cultures. They also make a distinction if a culture is "reusable" or not. I used to use store-bought yogurt to start if I needed a fresh start, but my favorite yogurts now don't work for making your own yogurt at home. They won't set up.
1067319
You could try Flax milk. That is the closest to real milk I have found.I tried do & almond which did not work with any brand of yogurt starter. If it works please let me know.
2176399
You can use plain milk, but the flavor won't be the same. You might be able to come closer to the original taste by adding a few drops of lemon juice to "sour" the milk.
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feta can be made with this starter but it does a curd like cheese better. something more like a mozerella that is eaten before it ages. most of the cheese that i have been making doesnt make it a week before it is gone. i never had good luck with feta.
1612052
I know your question was from several months ago, but here is a great recipe for raw milk yogurt, which you can use with this yogurt maker. You do have to heat the milk slightly, but not enough to kill all the "good stuff." http://nourishedkitchen.com/raw-milk-yogurt/
659077
No you don't need to use Yogourmet starter packets! You can try other starter packets from other companies. However it is much cheaper to buy plain greek yogurt, like Fage'. Use it as you would with the starter packets.