Homemade Yogurt

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Recipe Intro From themonticarlo

Make your own yogurt from the last bits of your old yogurt! My favorite brand is pretty expensive and this is what I do to get that same flavor and texture for much cheaper! I strain mine after I make it, so it’s thick like #greekyogurt , and Danger says it tastes like ice cream! It doesn’t last more than a couple of days at our house, but it should be good up to a week in an airtight container.

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 8hrs
Serves or Makes: 4 cups

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ingredients

  • 4 cups whole or 2% milk
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures

Method

  • Step 1

    Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for a few minutes, then dump out the water.

  • Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 200°F, then turn it off. Turn on the oven light to maintain a warm environment.

  • Step 3

    In the sanitized pot, heat the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 200°F. Remove from heat and let it cool to 115°F, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 4

    Stir in the plain yogurt with live active cultures. Make sure it's well incorporated into the milk.

  • Step 5

    Cover the pot with a lid and wrap it in a towel. Place it in the preheated oven with the light on for at least 4 hours. For a tangier flavor, leave it for a few more hours.

  • Step 6

    For thicker yogurt, strain the mixture through cheesecloth for a few hours in the refrigerator.

  • Step 7

    Enjoy your homemade yogurt! It should last up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.