maxine in ri wrote:
> I followed the directions exactly the first time, and other than the
> milk browning on the bottom of the pot, it worked great, using TJ's
> Greek yogurt for a starter.
>
> Second time, I heated the milk in the microwave, added some TJ's
> yogurt cheese (very thick yogurt), and it didn't set hardly at all.
>
> Can I reheat this mixture of milk, powdered milk, and a few bits of
> yogurt, add some plain store yogurt (SS&S has a version with no added
> pectin and live cultures, or else Shaws or PriceRite) and maybe not
> have to toss the pint or so of uncoagulated liquid?
>
> maxine in glub...glub...glub


Yes. (you probably innoculated it too hot.) The results might not be
optimal, but who knows.

Any yogurt with live cultures can be used as a starter -- even if it has
pectin and modified food starch (etc.) in it. You'll save a little of
your yogurt to use as the next starter.

What are you using as an incubator? A wide-mouth thermos works pretty good.

Best regards,
Bob