Here is a recipe for making your own homemade yogurt. I have made the yogurt then put it in an insulated cooler next to a jar of hot water. Has anyone tried using pectin in their yogurt to make it thicker?
Yogurt is a wonderful food, providing a nice balance of protein and carbohydrates, as well as a dose of calcium. Yogurt, when not heat-treated, is also a good source of probiotics, or the beneficial bacteria that encourage digestive health. This easy, healthful food can be made at home with little trouble and thus enjoyed without the sugar and other additives found in most store bought yogurt. Try preparing the recipe below and serve home made yogurt with fruit, jam, honey or maple syrup for a delicious and healthy snack.
Recipe for Home Made Yogurt and Soy Yogurt
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons unflavored live, active culture yogurt (or yogurt starter, as directed on the package)
- 1 Quart of cow’s milk, goat’s milk or soy milk
Instructions:
Bring the milk to the boiling point and cool to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix the yogurt or yogurt starter into the warm milk
- Keep the mixture between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 hours, until the yogurt sets
Finding Live Yogurt Cultures or Yogurt Starter
Yogurt can be made using commercial live culture yogurt, homemade yogurt or a powdered yogurt starter. The simplest source of live yogurt cultures is yogurt from the grocery store labeled as containing “live and active cultures.” Once a successful batch of homemade yogurt has been made, a few tablespoons can be saved and used to start the next batch.
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