Homemade Yogurt

Other items needed: 5 quart sized jars with lids Food dehydrator Strainer Tall stock pot Tea towel

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add milk to jars, leaving a 3” head space.

Step 2

Microwave 2-3 jars at a time for 15+ mins or until the temp reaches 180 degrees.

Step 3

Put a lid on each jar and place in the fridge for about an hour or until the temp drops to 110 degrees.

Step 4

Turn on dehydrator to just shy of medium heat (about 110 degrees)

Step 5

Add 2 tbsp of yogurt to each jar and mix well

Step 6

Incubate for 6-8 hours or until thickened

Step 7

Remove jars from dehydrator and place in the fridge for several hours. Yogurt will thicken more as it cools.

Step 8

Remove 1/2 cup yogurt from one of the jars and save as a starter for the next time you make yogurt.

Step 9

Place a large strainer in the sink and lay a tea towel over the strainer. Pour out jars into strainer.

Step 10

Gather the sides of the towel up and gently twist to help wring some of the liquid out.

Step 11

Place strainer over a tall pot and place in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.

Step 12

Remove from the fridge and gently wring more of the liquid out.

Step 13

Add yogurt to a large deep bowl and weigh it. Add more whey, as needed, so that the yogurt weighs about 3lbs 3oz.

Step 14

Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.

Step 15

Divide out 8oz portions into 6 containers.