Today, I have an awesome recipe for you all! Have you jumped on the Greek yogurt bandwagon yet? If you haven’t, you absolutely need to! Greek yogurt is not only thick and creamy, but it’s also incredibly nutritious. Packed with calcium and protein (it has twice the protein of regular yogurt!), it’s a powerhouse of goodness for our digestive systems.
I switched my family over to Greek yogurt a few months ago, but as many of you may know, it can be quite pricey, especially for those of us on a tight budget. So, imagine my delight when I discovered a way to make Greek yogurt at home through a friend’s blog. The process is simple, inexpensive, and the result is a creamy and delicious yogurt. All it takes is time, so patience is key!
Instructions:
1. Heat the Milk:
- Pour your milk into your crockpot. I used a 4-quart one, but if you want to make more yogurt, use a bigger crockpot; just make sure your milk and yogurt ratio match up.
- Heat the milk until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This took about 2 hours for me.
2. Cool the Milk:
- Once the milk reaches 180 degrees, unplug your crockpot, remove the lid, and let it cool until it’s around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Prepare the yogurt Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the plain yogurt and powdered milk. Stir well.
- When your milk reaches 110 degrees, add the yogurt mixture and stir well.
4. Incubate the yogurt:
- Place the lid back on the crockpot and wrap the entire crockpot in a blanket until it’s all covered.
- Let it sit on the counter for about 6 hours. Mine was ready in 5 hours. The yogurt is ready when it’s thickened.
5. Strain the Yogurt (for Greek Yogurt):
- If you want Greek yogurt, line a mesh strainer with a flour sack towel or a couple of layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl.
- Pour your yogurt into the lined strainer, place it in the fridge, and let the whey strain out. Check it after a few hours to see if it’s thick enough. If not, let it strain for longer.
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