Homemade Yogurt
Directions
- 1In a large pot, heat 4 liters of whole milk on the stove, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
- 2In a large pot, heat 4 liters of whole milk on the stove, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
- 3In a large pot, heat 4 liters of whole milk on the stove, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
- 4Remove from heat and reserve 1-2 ladles of the hot milk in a bowl; set aside to cool.
- 5Remove from heat and reserve 1-2 ladles of the hot milk in a bowl; set aside to cool.
- 6Remove from heat and reserve 1-2 ladles of the hot milk in a bowl; set aside to cool.
- 7In another bowl, set aside 2 tablespoons of yogurt to come to room temperature.
- 8In another bowl, set aside 2 tablespoons of yogurt to come to room temperature.
- 9In another bowl, set aside 2 tablespoons of yogurt to come to room temperature.
- 10Place the pot of hot milk in an ice bath to cool down.
- 11Place the pot of hot milk in an ice bath to cool down.
- 12Place the pot of hot milk in an ice bath to cool down.
- 13Cool the milk until you can put your pinky in it for 10 seconds.
- 14Cool the milk until you can put your pinky in it for 10 seconds.
- 15Cool the milk until you can put your pinky in it for 10 seconds.
- 16Add the reserved yogurt to the reserved milk and stir to combine.
- 17Add the reserved yogurt to the reserved milk and stir to combine.
- 18Add the reserved yogurt to the reserved milk and stir to combine.
- 19Add the mixture to the pot of milk and whisk to combine.
- 20Add the mixture to the pot of milk and whisk to combine.
- 21Add the mixture to the pot of milk and whisk to combine.
- 22Cover the pot with a lid, then wrap it with a couple of layers of towels or blankets.
- 23Cover the pot with a lid, then wrap it with a couple of layers of towels or blankets.
- 24Cover the pot with a lid, then wrap it with a couple of layers of towels or blankets.
- 25Let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
- 26Let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
- 27Let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
- 28Unwrap and transfer to the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. DO NOT OPEN THE LID.
- 29Unwrap and transfer to the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. DO NOT OPEN THE LID.
- 30Unwrap and transfer to the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. DO NOT OPEN THE LID.
Ingredients
- 4 liters whole milk
- 4 liters whole milk
- 4 liters whole milk
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active bacterial cultures
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active bacterial cultures
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active bacterial cultures
Equipment
large potwhiskladlesmall bowlice bathlidtowel or blanketfridge