HOMEMADE GREEK/BALKAN STYLE YOGURT

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This is a recipe that I adapted from one I saw on YouTube. I have tried making homemade yogurt many times, using various methods and, BY FAR, this is the easiest way I've found. AND...It makes fabulous yogurt! I followed the directions on YouTube and mixed some with berries and honey. Yum!

Provided by HannahBoBana

Categories     Greek

Time 14h30m

Yield 4 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 liters whole milk (that's about 1/2 a gallon for all y'all Americans!)
1 cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup powdered milk
10 g yogurt starter (I use yogourmet, from Quebec )

Steps:

  • Pour the milk and powdered milk into a large pot or saucepan and heat on stove to 185F, stirring constantly. This should take about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the milk sit until the temperature reads 110°F
  • Add the starter and stir to combine.
  • Put the lid on the pot and wrap the pot in a blanket. Put it in a warm place (I use my oven - turned off, of course!).
  • Leave it for at least 12 hours. When you check it, it should be solidified, but creamy when stirred.
  • Empty the yogurt into a colander lined with cheesecloth. Set the colander in a large bowl and put it back in the blanket for 1-2 hours.
  • When you check it, there should be about a cup to a cup and a half of clear liquid (whey) in the bowl and the yogurt will be thickened considerably.
  • Transfer the yogurt to the container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 16, Sugar 16.7, Protein 10.6

Shantel Sofia
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I'm so happy to have found this recipe. I've been wanting to make my own Greek yogurt for a long time.


Likhakha Ketye
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the yogurt turns out great.


Alvin Timothy
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I didn't have any cheesecloth, so I used a coffee filter to strain the yogurt. It worked fine.


Chota Don
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I think I overstrained the yogurt, because it was a bit too thick for my liking.


Fahd
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I had some trouble straining the yogurt, but the end result was worth it.


Shoukat ali Khokhar
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This yogurt is a bit tangy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Boateng Isaac
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I'll definitely be making this yogurt again and again.


Jasmine Chamfya
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This yogurt is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Ahmed Suhalih
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Greek yogurt recipe for a long time.


Anderson Fant
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I love using this yogurt in smoothies and parfaits. It's also great for making tzatziki sauce and other Greek dishes.


Ariyan baloch
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This is the best yogurt I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has a perfect tang. I'll never buy store-bought yogurt again.


Josh Wells
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I've been making this yogurt for years, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe.


Ede Emeka
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This Greek yogurt is a game-changer! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can control the thickness and tanginess by adjusting the straining time.