How to Make Yogurt
You will need to leave a total of about 7 hours and 25 minutes to complete the process: 25 minutes prep time, and 7 hours for incubation, depending on your tartness preference. The yield for this recipe is 1 half gallon of yogurt.
Ingredients:
1 Half gallon of milk (any fat % you like)
2-3 Tbs of plain yogurt (as a starter)
Equipment:
1 8-10 Qt stock pot
1 4-5 Qt pot with lid
1 Metal or plastic spoon
1 Dial thermometer with clip
1 Heating pad
Instructions:
Create a double boiler using the two stock pots and bring the milk to 185°F, stirring to avoid a skin forming.
Cool the milk to 110°F using a cold water bath.
Pour 2-3 Tbs of plain yogurt into 110°F milk and stir well.
Cover and place on a heating pad undisturbed for 7 hours.
Remove pot from heating pad and stir well.
Refrigerate overnight to completely chill.