When making yogurt with Yogourmet yogurt starters it is recommended to boil the milk, bring it down to 110 degrees F, then take out a cup of milk and mix the starter, then add that mixture back into the main batch of milk and let it culture.
What is the reason for not just adding the starter directly to the batch of milk?
Best Answer
Dry powders are easier to mix if you make a slurry first with a small amount of liquid and then mix the slurry in.
If you skip this step you will have clumps of dry powder floating on top of the milk and it will take a lot more effort to mix in.
When you are using yoghurt as a starter for a new batch this step is not necessary and the starter can just be mixed in directly.