MAKING
SOURCREAM
AT HOME
- Use light cream (18-22% butterfat).
- Heat to 145 °F hold for 45 minutes. Use higher temperatures
of 185 °F to improve body and texture and hold for 45 minutes.
(Optional - Add ¼ to ½ cup nonfat dry milk to make
a heavier body.)
- Cool cream to 77 °F and add 1/8 tsp of bm/sc culture for
1/2 gallon up to 4 gallons of milk. Add 1/4 tsp for over 4 gallons
up to 8 gallons. Stir in gently until dissolved.
- Hold at 77 °F for 16 to 18 hours. Cream should be thick
and aromatic when finished. If repackaging in smaller containers,
stir gently to a smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate
KEEP ALL CULTURES IN THE FREEZER.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE
POURING CULTURE INTO MEASURING SPOON
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