Homemade Yogurt
In 24 hours, you have your own homemade yogurt - and it's smoother, creamier, and tastier than any you can buy in any store.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 hours hrs
Total Time 1 day d
Course Miscellaneous
Cuisine American
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1/2 cup yogurt with cultures
Put one gallon of milk into a slow cooker or crock pot
Put slow cooker on low for 2 1/2 hours
Turn slow cooker off (or unplug it) for 3 hours
Add cultured yogurt and stir into the milk
Put lid on slow cooker and cover with a towel
Let sit all night or for twelve hours
Using cheesecloths or disposable coffee filters, drain milk/yogurt over a colander holding filters or cloths
Keep the strainers/sieves high enough in the bowl that it does not sit on the bottom, so the whey can drain well
Strain for 8-12 hours - or longer, if desired
Put yogurt into containers and store in the refrigerator
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