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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
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 hours
Total Time 1 day
Course Miscellaneous
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1/2 cup yogurt with cultures

Instructions
 

  • 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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