Learning how to make Greek yogurt at home is simple with this easy recipe.
Making protein-rich Greek yogurt takes one step more than making regular yogurt: straining the yogurt to thicken it.
(Do not leave it unattendedit can boil over very quickly.)
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Carefully pour the milk into a clean, heat-safe 5- to 8-cup container.
Let stand, stirring frequently, until cooled to 110F.
Cover the container and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to help keep it warm.
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Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
The yogurt will thicken a bit more in the refrigerator.
Line a large fine-mesh sieve with 2 layers of cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greek-style yogurt is typically thicker than regular yogurt.
The less liquid there is, the thicker the yogurt becomes.
It might not look like a showpiece batch, but it will still make fabulous smoothies.
A grainy or gritty texture is typically the result of being heated too quickly.
Take your time and double-check the milk heats slowly.
Feel free to customize your bowl by drizzling honey or adding berry preserves, nuts, seeds or granola.
you could also add chopped fresh fruit or frozen fruit.
Often frozen fruit can taste better than fresh because it’s flash-frozen at its peak of freshness.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
