Yogurt question--can I use my yogurt

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Hello all...need some yogurt help.

Tried to make goats milk yogurt. The yogurt has 4 more hours to

ferment, but is still very runny. I have previously made cows milk

yogurt successfully in my yougurt maker and it was very firm. The

yogurt isn't completely liquid, but isn't even close to being yogurt

consistency. I used the organic goats milk from Trader Joes and the

Yoguourmet (Lyosan) yogurt starter. I heated the yogurt to 185

(assuming my thermometer is accurate) and then made it the same way I

make the cow's milk yogurt. My question is, can I use the yogurt or

do you think it is not useable? Ilana is really looking forward to

having yogurt tomorrow, so I am really frustrated.

Maybe it will firm up, but I don't feel optimistic.

Also, any advise on how much she should have to start would be

appreciated. Her Great Smokies test showed no growth of beneficial

bacteria...so do I give her a lot to jump start things or start slowly?

Sherrie

Mom to Ilana age 3 SCD 6 months

Ilana has ulcerative colitis