Propagator yoghurt?

Flinster

Ive got a propagator mat that I use for starting chilli seeds etc. I just wondered if anyone used theirs to make yoghurt? As it doesn’t have a temp setting, just on or off, I’m not sure if it would be too warm? I’ve never made yoghurt before but fancy having a go and the mat is half empty and on...😁

pansyface

I have a wide-mouthed vacuum flask and a yoghurt themometer. Warm the milk to just below boiling point, allow to cool to the temperature on the thermometer, pour into the flask, leave for 12 hours. Done.

Flinster

Thanks pansyface. No flask here- only a kid sized one. Thermometer is in the post! I’m going to give the propagator mat a go- nothing to lose but some milk/starter!

pansyface

I would think that if you keep the milk in the right temperature range, as indicated on the thermometer, you should be OK.

Remember to use “live” yoghurt.😊

Flinster

Yes, I’ve got the yoghurt and I’m adding some skimmed milk powder too as I like Greek style thick yoghurt and apparently this helps thicken.

pansyface

Yes, it does.😊

Flinster

I made granola and soup today, rocket pesto from garden pickings for dinner and now yoghurt... I’ve come over all Barbara Good! 😂 I’ll be on the pea pod wine next!

pansyface

Steady.
That pea pod wine is lethal.😁

Flinster

Hope so! 😂

Flinster

The yoghurt worked! A little too well as it’s very thick, but wonderful mild flavour. I left for 13 hours on the mat with a folded towel over the glass bowl and checked temp this morning it was 117, so worked perfectly! Will reduce the skimmed milk powder in the recipe for the next batch.

pansyface

Yay! 😁