I’ve been making my own yogurt for about 5 years. I’ve always wanted the thick and creamy yogurt you buy at the store, but I didn’t want to add pectin or gums to my yogurt. I’ve finally figured out the trick to making thick yogurt.
I use the Bulgarian yogurt culture from Cultures of Health and I think that plays a big role in my thick yogurt making success. I also ferment my yogurt for a full 24 hours.