Fresh Yogurt
I have been making my own yogurt for awhile now.
It's a huge hit and super easy to make.
Set crockpot to low.
Pour 1/2 gallon half and half in to crockpot.
Set timer for 2 hours.
At 2 hour mark turn off and unplug crockpot.
Set timer for 3 hours.
At 3 hours scoop out 2 cups warm half and half.
Add 1cup starter yogurt* to 2 cups of warmed liquid and whisk together.
Now pour whisked liquid in to crockpot and whisk 3 to 4 times.
Cover in a large bath towel
wrapping it around to use as insulation.
Let it sit for 5 to 8 hours then you have yogurt!
*When making your first batch of yogurt you need to make sure it has live active cultures in.
The first batch should be the only time you need to buy store bought as with each batch put 1 cup aside to use for then next batch.
When Buying yogurt buy plain and on with a taste you like.
I look for one with the least ingredients and organic. *
You can use other milk, I love the creaminess that the half and half gives you.
You can strain the whey from it and it will make a thicker yogurt (greek yogurt)
Straining it even further will give you a cream cheese like substance.
I use the yogurt any where I would use sour cream.
I make salad dressing out of it.
I make fresh frozen yogurt as well.
Super easy to make, your first or even second batch may not come out right but don't give up.
Once you learn to make it will become a staple in your household!
