Buttermilk Starter Instructions
buttermilk-starter-culture You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon 2 cups milk (avoid ultra pasteurized or UHT milk) 1 Buttermilk starter culture packet (save 2nd packet in freezer for future use) You will need: […]
Sourdough Starter Instructions
Sourdough Starter Instructions Note: Directions are the same for all varieties of Sourdough starters- the only difference is the type of flour used. You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon 1/4 cup flour […]
Kefir Starter Instructions (Direct-set)
Kefir Starter Instructions (Direct-set) This direct-set culture is easy to use, and doesn’t require the maintenance of kefir grains. It can be used with cow or goat milk, as well as juice, coconut milk or coconut water. Comes with 2 packets starter culture. You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee […]
Tempeh Starter Instructions
Tempeh Starter Instructions Comes with 2 packets Tempeh starter culture. Note: A food dehydrator is the best way to maintain the proper temperature (80° to 90° F.) while culturing your Tempeh. Use a thermometer to monitor temperature . You will need: 6-8 quart pot for soaking, then boiling soybeans large bowl colander thermometer kitchen towel, paper towels, […]
Kombucha Starter Instructions
Kombucha Starter Instructions Note: if you’re not planning to start your Kombucha SCOBY right away, store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready. You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon 1/4 cup sugar […]
Yogurt Starter Instructions – Mesophilic (room temp set)
Yogurt Starter Instructions – Mesophilic (room temp set) Viili, Filmjolk, Matsoni and Piima Yogurts come with 2 packets. You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon 2 cups milk (avoid ultra- pasteurized or UHT […]
Vegan Yogurt Starter Instructions (Direct-set)
Vegan Yogurt Starter Instructions (Direct-set) This non dairy, direct-set yogurt is easy to use and doesn’t require the maintenance of an ongoing starter. It does require the use of a yogurt maker. Comes with 4 packets of starter culture. You will need: saucepan for heating milk yogurt thermometer wooden or plastic spoon yogurt maker 1 packet Vegan […]
Yogurt Starter Instructions – Thermophilic (Heated Culturing)
Yogurt Starter Instructions – Thermophilic (Heated Culturing) Greek and Bulgarian Yogurts come with 2 packets starter culture. You will need: saucepan to heat the milk wooden or plastic spoon yogurt thermometer yogurt maker 1 quart milk 1 packet Yogurt starter culture (save 2nd packet in freezer for future use) Activate your starter culture: Stirring frequently, […]
Water Kefir Starter Instructions
Water Kefir Starter Instructions You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover fine mesh plastic strainer (no metal) wooden or plastic spoon 1/ 4 cup sugar ( rapadura, evaporated cane sugar, or a blend of the two work […]