Tips on how to store and use frozen yoghurt starter?
After seven glorious months, I had to throw away my homemade yoghurt. Ive developed a cold that's affecting my throat in particular and dairy made it worse, so I left the yoghurt in the fridge for much longer than I'd normally would and my starter developed a pretty pink hue that felt particularly unsafe.
I thankfully still had some powdered starter left, so I could make a new batch, but now I'm wondering what to do in case something like this happens again and I heard about freezing yoghurt starters. I tried looking up some information but I can't quite find what I need (might be a skill issue). So my concrete questions:
- What is your advice on how to freeze starters? I read people put them in ice cube trays, is that recommended? Or can I just put it in a freezer bag?
- When using, do you need more starter than regular? If so, how much more?
- Do you thaw out the yoghurt before you make it, or do you use it in its frozen form?
If there are any more tips or advice, I'd like to hear them! Thanks in advance!