HOME MADE “FAGE” YOGURT

 

 

 

 

 

Mal (my hubby) has made this 3 or 4 times now and it’s terrific!

 

Equipment:

Glass or pottery bowl

Microwave

Instant-read thermometer – (candy thermometer)

100 watt bulb for the oven

 

To make 5 cups:  ( we actually double this each time and make it a BIG container)

 

1 quart milk – whole, 2% or skim

1 1/2 cups dry milk (powdered milk)

1/2 cup plain Stoneyfield yogurt (has the most active cultures)

1 T. Sugar

 

In glass or pottery bowl, thoroughly mix together the quart of milk, powdered milk and sugar.  This will be a very rich milk mixture.

 

Heat in microwave for 3 minutes and then at 1 minute intervals until reaches 180 degrees.  Check after each minute.  After it reaches 180 degrees, let it cool to 105-110 degrees (takes about 30 to 60 minutes).

 

When reaches proper temp. stir the 1/2 cup yogurt up to make sure the active cultures are evenly distributed and then add to milk mixture.  Make sure the milk mixture and yogurt culture are well blended the cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plastic bag and place in oven with 100  watt lightbulb and turn oven light on.  LEAVE IT FOR 14 TO 15 HOURS.  Chill in refrigerator for 2 – 3 days.  This sets the yogurt and thickens it.

 

BE SURE TO SAVE 1/2 CUP FOR START OF NEXT BATCH.