So in an attempt to eat healthier, reduce waste (specifically plastic), and know what is in every thing I consume — whether it is something I eat or something I put on my face — I have been homemaking a lot more food I’d normally buy at the store. One example: greek yogurt.
We can go through two plastic containers a week of this stuff! We eat it for a snack, for breakfast, and in place of sour cream. It is truly a staple for us.
Last week, I looked up a few different recipes and played around. Here is what I found that worked!
Ingredients:
- 4 C Milk (preferably whole)
- 1/4 C Greek (or other) yogurt – choose your favorite because it will take on the flavor and texture
Note: Make sure you check to ensure “live cultures” are on the ingredient list for the yogurt you use
Tools:
- Liquid measuring cup
- Candy thermometer
- Pot
- Bowl
- Cheese cloth or dish towel
- Sieve
Directions:
- Turn your oven on to it’s lowest setting
- Warm milk in pot on the stove at medium heat stirring regularly
- When the candy thermometer reads 185-200 degrees Farenheight (if you swirl the milk around the temperature will likely fluctuate) place the pot in a ice water bath (filling up the sink with the pot in it and adding ice works the best)
- When the temperature reads 100-110 degrees Farenheight drain the water from the sink
- Put the greek yogurt in the bowl and add 1/4 C milk mixing until smooth
- Add another 1/4 C milk
- Return the greek yogurt and milk mixture to the pot and mix thoroughly
- Place the pot in the warmed oven and turn off the oven
- Let it sit for 4-8 hours (overnight works well)
Note: you may want to occasionally turn the oven on to the lowest setting again to keep the yogurt a little warmer than room temperature - Place the sieve on the bowl with the cheese cloth or dish towel over it
- Put the greek yogurt mixture into the sieve on top of the cheese cloth or dish cloth
- Set in the fridge for another 8 hours occasionally pouring the liquid out of the bowl (this can be used as a thickener for soups and the like)
- Bon Appétit! Your yogurt is now ready to eat. Store in an airtight container for up to a week
This makes a super creamy and flavorful greek yogurt. It is easy to add your sweetener or flavor of choice in a single serving or to the entire thing once made.
I hope you enjoy!
Peake Yoga 