In addition to yogurt, can be used to make cheese.
One of the biggest benefits of yogurt is the level and natural bacteria it contains -- bacteria that helps with human digestion. Further, the calcium content that comes from yogurt has long been known to help strengthen bones. As a natural product, making your own yogurt at home is possible in a few straightforward steps. This even applies for non-traditional milk sources such as goat milk.
Instructions
1. Place two quarts of raw goat milk into a large saucepan or cooking pot. Attach a thermometer to the side of the saucepan to monitor the temperature of the milk. A clip on thermometer will work best. Heat the goat milk to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add 2 tbsp. of a high quality yogurt to a glass measuring cup.
3. Remove the goat's milk from heat. Allow the milk to cool down to 115 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Pour some of the cooled goat's milk into the glass measuring cup. Stir into the yogurt.
5. Put the mixed goat's milk and starter yogurt back into the saucepan. Stir well.
6. Pour the yogurt into two quart-size mason jars. Top the jars with the jar lids and rings to seal.
7. Add warm water to the small cooler. Immerse the two quart jars into the warm water. Do not close the lid on the cooler. Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for at least eight hours. The warm water will insulate the jars.
8. Remove the jars from the cooler and dry them off. Place the jars into the refrigerator. Allow to refrigerate overnight. The yogurt will solidify during refrigeration.
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