Making Yogurt!!!

Today we get to apply what we learned about microbes to the real world - or rather the kitchen -- because we are going to make yogurt and Kefir!

The process was really simple. We start out with whole milk and boil it in the microwave to kill any pathogens. Then we filled two insulated cups and added a spoonful of yogurt to one and kefir to the other, mixed well, and let sit over night in a warm incubator. Another method would be to leave it in a stove with the light one. The light will provide just enough heat for the microbes to grow. Next the cups had turned from liquid to a solid cup of yogurt and a creamy cup of kefir! Most the students that tried them agreed it was good but a little sour. Just add a little sugar and berries and you have you're own homemade yogurt!

Sweet way to mix yogurt : )

Finished yogurt & kefire ready to eat!

Disclaimer: If you try this at home and get sick it's not my fault : )