Homemade yogurt

This is a new thing for me just this week...homemade yogurt.  I've already had to make it twice, it's so yummy and it's so easy! 

Here's how...

you need 1/2 gallon whole milk (8cups) (do not use ultra-pasteurized) pour it into a crock pot, turn on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on, then turn the crock pot off for 3 hours (leaving the lid on), next scoop out 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 2 cups of the warmish milk, mix together, pour it back into the crockpot and mix, put the lid back on and insulate the crockpot with blankets or towels for 8 hours or so.  It's DONE!  You can add fruit, granola, honey, make a smoothie.  It's great for breakfast or snacks or dessert!

Your yogurt will last in the fridge for 7-10 days.  Reserve 1/2 cup as a starter to make the next batch instead of buying the plain yogurt.

With homemade yogurt it is thinner than store bought because it doesn't have extra additives like pectin.

 

Enjoy

 

Blessings,

JM