Recipe Details
Ingredients
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¾cupplain yogurt, preferably Greek-style, with live cultures
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1quartwhole milk
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1quarthalf-and-half
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1pintheavy whipping cream (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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On a work surface, lay four clean cotton towels in a cross pattern, each with one end overlapping a few inches in the center. Position a large baking dish or glass mixing bowl in the center of the towels.
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Set the plain yogurt on the counter to warm to room temperature while preparing the milk mixture.
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Combine milk and half-and-half in a large, heavy, non-aluminum pot. Heat over low to moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture just comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour the mixture into the waiting bowl. Add 1 pint whipping cream for added richness.
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Allow mixture to cool to 112 degrees F (44 degrees C). Gradually pour 1 cup of the warm milk into the yogurt, whisking constantly. Return the yogurt-milk mixture to the bowl and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; wrap kitchen towels up and over the bowl, covering completely. Let stand at room temperature until firmly set, 8 to 12 hours.
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Refrigerate yogurt for several hours or overnight to chill completely.
Cook’s Notes:
I recommend using an organic Greek-style yogurt for the starter.
For a delicious snack, set some of your finished yogurt to drain over a bowl in a mesh strainer for 24 hours, draining off the whey as it collects in the bowl. Once drained, add salt to taste and spread on fire-roasted tomato Triscuits. Yummy!
Be sure to reserve 1/2 cup or so of this batch of yogurt to use as a starter for your next batch. Each generation you make becomes just a little more tart.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe10 | |
Calories367 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 33g |
43% |
Saturated Fat 20g |
102% |
Cholesterol 114mg |
38% |
Sodium 106mg |
5% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g |
4% |
Total Sugars 5g |
|
Protein 8g |
16% |
Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 242mg |
19% |
Iron 0mg |
1% |
Potassium 300mg |
6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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