Homemade Yogurt

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   Measure liquid milk into a medium saucepan.

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   Add powder milk and stir to thoroughly combine.

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   Heat over medium heat to just starting to boil and immediately remove from heat.

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   Allow to cool 15 - 20 minutes before inserting thermometer (to prevent the milk from boiling up) and cool to 115 - 120 degrees.

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   ( If the milk is to hot it will kill the live culture, if it's to cool it will not turn to yogurt.

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   While milk is cooling add boiling water to a large, wide mouth thermos and allow to warm.

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   When milk is cooled to proper temperature wisk in the live yogurt.

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   Pour water from thermos, add milk mixture and place top on thermos.

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    Set in a warm place and DO NOT disturb for 5 to 8 hours.

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    ( I wrap mine in a clean towel and place on a heating pad.

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    ).

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    For less tart yogurt let sit for 5 hours (this is for me), for a more tart yogurt let sit for 2 or 3 more hours.

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    Longer time makes tangier yogurt.

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    This makes a nice thick, custard like yogurt.

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    Can be served or used plain or add your own sweetner, fruit or used in any recipe calling for yogurt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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