Homemade Yogurt

July 01, 2013

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Quart(s)
  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • ¼ cup fresh plain yogurt (or yogurt culture)

Instructions

In a large pot set over medium-low heat, gradually warm milk to 180˚, gently stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Meanwhile, prepare a warm water bath. Fill a Dutch oven or roasting pan one-third of the way up with water and warm over medium heat to 110˚. Set aside.

Remove milk from heat and allow to cool to 110˚. Gently whisk in yogurt (or yogurt culture) until no lumps remain. Transfer mixture to 1-quart mason jars and place in warm water bath. Cover jars loosely with a clean dishcloth and let rest undisturbed until set, 5—6 hours, maintaining yogurt temperature at 110˚. Place lids on jars and transfer to refrigerator to thicken, about 12—15 hours. Stir and enjoy.

NOTE: Lynch uses yogurt to culture the milk, but pre-measured, granulated yogurt culture can be found online.

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Quart(s)
  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • ¼ cup fresh plain yogurt (or yogurt culture)
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