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    How many kilos of powdered milk will mix well with how many liters of water?
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    Use 1 kg powdered milk to 5 liters water. If you want thick yogurt, add1 kg powdered milk to 4 liters water.
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    Can I use a whisk instead of blender?
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    Yes, a whisk is okay, as long as you make sure to whisk it thoroughly. It will just take a little more effort on your part.
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    What bacteria is used in yogurt?
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    Acidophilous is one of the main probiotic bacteria that cultures the milk into yogurt. When choosing a store-bought yogurt, check the ingredient label to be sure the product contains active live cultures.
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    Can I heat the oven and put my milk in it to set?
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    You can put the yogurt in the oven, but I would not recommend heating it.
  • Question
    In order to make the 4 cups of Greek yogurt, do I just blend powdered milk in the blender? And how much water do I use?
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    Read the instructions on your container of powdered milk. Usually it is 3 parts water to 1 part powdered milk. You can vary the proportions to get thinner or thicker milk.
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    Is there a preservative that can make the yogurt last longer?
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    There may be such a preservative, but it's not needed since yogurt is cultured milk that's been fermented with lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation process that occurs when you make your own yogurt increases its shelf life -- refrigerated, it should be fine for 45 days or more provided you've used clean containers.
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    Do I need to use warm water to blend the milk?
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    Yes. Heat cold tap water to boiling, then let it cool to about 110 degrees F.
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    Can I use water from the tap that is not hot, but cool?
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    No, because the heat from the water helps culture the yogurt. Put cold tap water in a pot and boil it. Then, remove it from heat and let it cool to about 110 degrees F before mixing it with the powdered milk.
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