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Simple Raw Milk Yogurt
A simple recipe to make healthy and great quality yogurt at home!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Gallon Raw Milk
- 1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt (store bought or from a previous batch of yogurt) containing live cultures
- Large glass bowl with lid
- Digital Thermometer
Directions
- pour 1/2 gallon of milk into a heavy bottomed pan.
- heat on low until 180°F. I find it easiest to use a instant read digital thermometer that clips to the side of the pan for a constant temperature read.
- stir often and be sure to scrape the sides and bottom to prevent any scalding of the milk. When the temperature reads 180°F, remove from heat and allow to cool. When the cooled milk reaches 105°F pour 1/2 cup of the milk into a bowl and a whisk in 1/4 cup of the plain yogurt that you will be using as a starter culture. This helps to temper the starter culture.
- pour this mixture back into the remaining milk and whisk until completely mixed.
- pour into a glass bowl and cover with lid.
- set in oven with oven light on. This allows the temperature in the oven to stay just warm enough for the yogurt to culture.
- remove from oven 24 hours later and place in fridge. Yogurt is ready to enjoy!
Our kids eat so much of this yogurt that I make 2 batches a week. They eat it plain as they are just babies, but I like to add homemade granola, a bit of jam, or fresh fruit if I desire a sweet treat. This is a thick and tangy yogurt that can also replace sour cream in many recipes. Enjoy!
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