2 quarts of milk. (I use skim, because my dh and I are watching calories and fat)
2 tbs dry milk powder (if using lowfat, or skim milk)...helps to thicken it.
2-3 tbs dannon plain yogurt (or any quality brand. not non-fat)
Heat oven to its lowest setting. Mine goes as low as 170F. Once oven has reached that temp, turn it off, but keep the door closed.
While oven is heating, whisk powdered milk into milk in a microwave-safe bowl
Heat milk in microwave until just before boiling (about 200F)
Let milk cool to about 115-120F
Take out a cup of milk, mix in the yogurt. Stir the yogurt/milk mixture into the big bowl pf warm milk.
Place bowl in oven, cover with clean kitchen towel. Close the oven door
Turn on the oven light
Go to bed.
In the morning, divide the yogurt into portions and refrigerate for a few hours. It sets up even more then.
Save a little for starting the next batch.
Higher fat milk sets up better. The powdered milk helps low/no fat milk set up a little more.
I put up a good bit of jam every year. We mix a spoonful of jam with a cup of yogurt.
I’ve made all size batches. The ingredients can be adjusted up or down proportionally
SANDY's ALTERED RECIPE!
2 cups whole milk
2 - 3 TBSP Yogurt
Make in a 2 cup measuring cup...follow directions above!
To make a delicious vanilla version of this yogurt, add 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar to the four quarts of milk when it’s cooling in the sink. Then stir in 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla, depending on your preference, and proceed as usual with the recipe.
