How to Make Yogurt

By *Janet Ford

How to Make Yogurt How to Make Yogurt

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Yogurt is one of the healthiest foods and if you make your own, it's even better for you! You'll be surprised how easy it is to make.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Fresh Whole Milk
  • Plain Yogurt w/ active cultures (for starter)
  • Sterilized jars/lids
  • Jello - optional
  • Fresh Fruit - optional
Step1
Heat milk until it's hot.
Step2
Allow milk to cool until it's lukewarm.
Step3
Add 3 tbsp yogurt for each pint of milk and stir well.
Step4
Pour into your sterilized glass jars and seal.
Step5
Place jars into a pan with enough warm water to just cover the jars.
Step6
Cover pan and leave it to sit until it cools. Do NOT disturb jars during this process! Don't allow them to be shaken, etc. (no bouncy kids playing in your kitchen. ;) )

This step should take about 3-4 hours but if conditions warrant it, it could be upwards of like 6 hours.

Tips & Warnings

  • To flavor your yogurt, you may add some jello with the flavor of your choice to the milk at the same time you add in the yogurt. You can also add the jello just before serving if you prefer.
  • Add fresh fruit before serving.

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BHolmes

BHolmes said

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on 8/15/2008 I will have to try....thanks!

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on 7/8/2008 I have been trying to master the art of yogurt making. No luck yet. I've been trying to do it from yogurt starter though. I'll try the yogurt itself as starter and see how that goes. Thanks!

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on 7/3/2008 I love yogurt; will definitely try.

bookmom

bookmom said

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on 7/1/2008 I love this idea! I checked out your cream cheese recipe and that looked amazing as well. 5 stars Janet!

Desula

Desula said

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on 6/29/2008 This sounds so easy and economical. I love the recipe.

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