Equipment
Double boiler or regular saucepan: The pan needs
to be large enough to hold all the liquid, plus have
room to stir without the liquid going over the edge.
Thermometer: Accurate temperature control helps
assure rapid coagulation and a good-tasting yogurt.
Use a thermometer that measures temperature in
the range of 0°– 220°F and can be calibrated for accuracy.
Containers for the yogurt: For example, 8-ounce
canning jars with lids. Clean in hot soapy water,
rinse well, then sterilize by heating in boiling water
for 10 minutes. Air dry.
Measuring cups and spoons, mixing spoons and
small bowl for mixing starter with a small amount
of warm yogurt: Before using, clean, rinse, sterilize
and air dry to reduce possible bacterial contamination.
Incubator: A yogurt maker, insulated cooler, thermos,
oven or heating pad that will maintain a temperature
of 110°F for several hours may be used as
an incubator.