Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1/2 gallon (8 cups) whole milk (you'll get a thinner product with a lower fat content milk)
  • 1/2 cup commercial plain yogurt that says "Live and Active Cultures" on the tub (I have great success with Mountain High yogurt for my culture)

Instruction

  • In a large crock pot, add the milk. Add the lid.Turn it on low for around 2 1/2 hours*.
  • After that time has passed, unplug the crock pot and let it sit for 3 hours. I always set a timer for these or I don't remember.
  • After the 3 hours has passed, stir in the 1/2 cup of yogurt. Replace the lid of the crock pot and cover with 2 big towels or a blanket. Let rest for 8 to 12 hours (overnight works well). In the morning you'll have yogurt!
  • Place it in a 1/2 gallon mason jar and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. It will thicken up in the fridge. Keep a 1/2 cup of this yogurt for your next batch and say goodbye to buying yogurt!
  • You can also let the yogurt strain in cheese cloth in the fridge for a few hours and you'll get a thicker Greek yogurt!