So we have been trying to eat more heathy and save money at the same time. So I decided to try and make yogurt (thanks Serena!). It turned out well, and luckily took pictures of the process. So here you are, as my first blog post... make your own yogurt!
First, you get your milk (we use organic whole) and 2-3 TBSP of yogurt with live active cultures, a big pot and a smaller pot that will fit inside, a metal spoon, a thermometer, and a heating pad.
This step is optional: Fill a big pot with water and put all your utensils in to sanitize them. Turn the other pot (which you will use to make a water jacket later) upside down to sanitize the inside.
Once the water is boiling, you can put the other pot right side up and get your thermometer ready. Slowly pour in the milk. The milk and water line should be about the same. Heat the milk up to 185 degrees.
Remove the pot from the water and put into an ice bath to cool down to 110 degrees. Once milk is cooled, "pitch" (add) the yogurt and stir well.
Turn your heating pad on low and put the lid on the pot. Put pot on heating pad and cover with a towel. Set the timer for 7 hours (depending on your tastes).
Once the timer is up, stir it all up really well and separate it into containers (I use my old yogurt containers) and pop it in the fridge. Pull it out the next day and enjoy. It was gone to fast to take a picture of the finished product, but it was delicious! I added a little vanilla and some agave nectar and viola! Delicious homemade yogurt full of wonderful probiotics for a happy belly.
P.S.: This is the site I got all the directions on: http://www.makeyourownyogurt.com/. It has lots of good info and more detailed instructions.
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