Homemade Yogurt

HOMEMADE YOGURT

Recipe By : ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW

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Categories : New Imports Dairy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 quart milk

4 tablespoons commercial plain yogurt

Sugar or honey, -- to sweeten

1 pint raspberries, -- for serving

There are several yogurt-making devices, but you can easily make it at home in

a large thermos

bottle using a candy thermometer. Sterilize all equipment in boiling water

before using. Bring milk to

100 degrees F. In a small bowl blend yogurt with

1/4 cup

of warm milk. Whisk

it back into warm milk. Pour into a pre-warmed thermos, seal, and set aside in

a warm place for 7

hours. Turn yogurt out into a bowl set in a bowl of ice water, stirring to

quicken cooling. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, or until thickened. Sweeten to taste, if desired, and serve with raspberries.

4 to 5 days, covered and refrigerated. Yield: About 1 quar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -