{"id":1408,"date":"2024-02-16T19:38:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T02:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2024-02-16T19:38:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T02:38:44","slug":"make-your-own-homemade-greek-yogurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/make-your-own-homemade-greek-yogurt\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Greek Yogurt (with Regular Yogurt as Starter)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever wanted to make your own Greek yogurt? I&rsquo;ve made this recipe countless times, and you can, too. Just follow the easy directions and enjoy thick, creamy homemade Greek yogurt any time you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I first published this recipe on March 6, 2011. Hundreds of readers added comments and questions over the years, so now I&rsquo;ve updated the post with new photos and more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in 2011 a blog was often like an online diary, but these days most readers want the information presented quickly and concisely. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want to read your life story!&rdquo; they say, so I&rsquo;ve removed my original scintillating intro about tasting FAGE Greek yogurt for the first time at my aunt&rsquo;s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s even a &ldquo;jump to recipe&rdquo; button at the top of the post now, so you can skip the step by step tutorial if you wish and go straight to the printable recipe card. What a time to be alive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shall we make some delicious homemade Greek yogurt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving.jpg\" alt=\"A ceramic bowl of Greek yogurt topped with a strawberry.\" class=\"wp-image-8252\" title=\"yogurt10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-serving.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px #1b96a8;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top:0px dotted var(--accent);border-right:0px dotted var(--accent);border-bottom:0px dotted var(--accent);border-left:0px dotted var(--accent);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px dotted var(--accent);border-right:0px dotted var(--accent);border-bottom:0px dotted var(--accent);border-left:0px dotted var(--accent);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1408_908695-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px dotted var(--accent);border-right:0px dotted var(--accent);border-bottom:0px dotted var(--accent);border-left:0px dotted var(--accent);}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a82b899\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&rsquo;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amazing Flavor and Texture:<\/strong> Thick, creamy Greek yogurt compares to regular yogurt like a home-grown tomato compares to a February grocery store tomato; it tastes a <em>kazillion<\/em> times better! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economical:<\/strong> If you eat a lot of Greek yogurt like I do (almost every morning), the cost can add up. Making your own yogurt from scratch is easy and saves money! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All Natural:<\/strong> You&rsquo;ll have total control over the ingredients, so you can avoid the additives in store-bought yogurt and make a very pure product. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need <strong>two simple ingredients<\/strong> to make 48 ounces of your own fantastic, creamy, thickened yogurt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"A small bowl of plain yogurt and a half gallon carton of milk.\" class=\"wp-image-8291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-Greek-yogurt-recipe-Ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\/2 gallon milk<\/strong> &ndash; fat content of your choice. I generally use organic whole milk or 2% milk. The higher the fat content in the milk you use, the creamier your yogurt will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> I prefer to prepare this recipe with organic milk, which is produced without any synthetic chemicals, hormones or antibiotics. (Antibiotics may interfere with the yogurt-making process.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you use regular pasteurized milk instead of ultra-pasteurized. Why? Ultra-pasteurized milk is briefly heated at a high temperature that can kill the live cultures in the milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 to 3 tablespoons plain prepared yogurt<\/strong> (make sure it contains live, active cultures)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> After making your first batch, you can simply save a couple tablespoons of your homemade yogurt to start the next batch.  I love that this process becomes indefinitely sustainable!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17e824ce\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money Saving Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your grocery story has a bargain section in the dairy case, check for organic milk that is nearing its expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This milk is perfect for yogurt making, and is often sold at a discount.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll need to prepare this homemade Greek yogurt recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooking thermometer &ndash; either a candy thermometer or an instant-read thermometer work best<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large mesh strainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing bowl that the strainer fits inside, so the yogurt can drain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheesecloth to fit 4 layers when draped over the strainer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make regular yogurt without a yogurt maker, I&rsquo;ve always followed the basic recipe in the <em>Joy of Cooking<\/em> cookbook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finished yogurt is then strained through cheesecloth for a few hours to release extra whey and liquids and transform into creamy Greek yogurt. Here&rsquo;s the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP ONE:<\/strong> To begin, pour 2 tablespoons of the milk in a small bowl and reserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP TWO:<\/strong> Pour the rest of the milk into a double boiler or heavy-bottomed pan and turn the heat to medium. If using a double boiler, cover the milk. If the pot is directly on the burner, stir it and watch it very, very carefully so you don&rsquo;t burn the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring milk into a heavy saucepan.\" class=\"wp-image-8253\" title=\"yogurt2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pouring-milk.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>STEP THREE:<\/strong> Heat the milk to 180 degrees F. It helps to clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan so you can carefully watch the temperature as it rises. Or you can check frequently with an instant read thermometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"Milk in a saucepan with a candy thermometer.\" class=\"wp-image-8269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/thermometer-milk.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"729\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-728x729.jpg\" alt=\"Instant read thermometer being placed in a saucepan of hot milk.\" class=\"wp-image-8270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-728x729.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/instant-thermometer-milk.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP FOUR: <\/strong>As soon as the temperature reaches 180 degrees, F, immediately remove the pot from the stove. Pour the milk through a wire mesh strainer into a 3 quart baking dish and leave it uncovered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the dish on a cooling rack at room temperature, and let the milk cool to between 105 and 110 degrees F.  Stir it a few times during the cooling process to prevent a &ldquo;skin&rdquo; from forming on top of the milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our kitchen, this took about 50 minutes. (Note: remember to leave the dish completely uncovered at this stage, so the good bacteria from the air can start working their magic!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1306\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting.jpg\" alt=\"A dish of hot milk resting on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-8296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting-728x792.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting-150x163.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/dish-hot-milk-resting.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>STEP FIVE:<\/strong> While you&rsquo;re waiting for the milk to cool, turn on your oven to the &ldquo;warm&rdquo; or &ldquo;proof&rdquo; setting. If your oven doesn&rsquo;t have that setting, turn it to 150 degrees F. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP SIX:<\/strong> Combine the 2 tablespoons of milk you saved with 2 1\/2 tablespoons prepared yogurt in a small bowl and reserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"combining milk and yogurt in a small bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-8272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/combine-milk-yogurt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d6e7dcb\">\n\n<p><strong>PRO TIP: <\/strong>Resist the temptation to add more than 3 tablespoons yogurt. According to the <em>Joy of Cooking<\/em>, &ldquo;you may wonder why so little starter is used and think that a little more will give a better result. It won&rsquo;t. The <em>bacillus,<\/em> if crowded, gives a sour, watery product.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>STEP SEVEN: <\/strong>Once the milk has cooled to between 105 and 110 degrees, add the yogurt-milk mixture and stir well to combine. (Don&rsquo;t forget this important step.) Put the lid on the casserole dish and cover it with a dishtowel to help insulate it from temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"729\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-728x729.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurt mixture in a white casserole dish with lid.\" class=\"wp-image-8274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-728x729.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yogurt-mixture-dish.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"The casserole dish wrapped in a red dish towel.\" class=\"wp-image-8275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/towel-wrapped-dish.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP EIGHT:<\/strong> Turn your oven off, but now turn the oven light <strong>on<\/strong>. Just the light from the oven should keep the dish warm enough to enable the yogurt-making process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the towel-covered dish in the oven, making sure that the towel isn&rsquo;t touching the oven lightbulb, and leave the oven light on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: <\/em>If your oven light doesn&rsquo;t emit any heat, you can alternately put the towel-covered dish on a heating pad set on &ldquo;low,&rdquo; or put it in a cooler with a snug-fitting lid and several sealed jars of hot water to maintain the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the yogurt undisturbed for 7 or 8 hours, or overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP NINE:<\/strong> In the morning, carefully take the dish out, unwrap it and remove the lid, and check to see whether the milk has turned to yogurt. After ten hours, this is how our yogurt looked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt.jpg\" alt=\"A spoon inserted in a dish of fresh homemade yogurt.\" class=\"wp-image-8276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/fresh-yogurt.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The milk miraculously turned to yogurt overnight!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If your batch isn&rsquo;t quite thickened, return it to the oven and check on it again in an hour. Once the yogurt is sufficiently thickened, you can stop at this stage if you want regular yogurt. Just stir the mixture and refrigerate it; you may need to pour off a little of the watery liquid. Don&rsquo;t forget to turn off the light in your oven!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP TEN:<\/strong> For creamy Greek yogurt, refrigerate the yogurt in the covered dish for at least three hours to allow it to completely cool and thicken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, line a large strainer with four layers of damp cheesecloth and find a bowl that the strainer will fit inside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer.jpg\" alt=\"A blue bowl and a strainer lined with cheesecloth.\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" title=\"yogurt7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer-728x453.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bowl-strainer.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP ELEVEN: <\/strong>Put the strainer inside the large bowl, and spoon in all the yogurt to start the straining process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerate for one hour. Pour out the liquid that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl. This is the whey&mdash;that&rsquo;s right, the very same delicacy Little Miss Muffet ate while she was sitting on her tuffet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"Adding yogurt to a cheesecloth lined strainer.\" class=\"wp-image-8283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-yogurt-strainer.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"728\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-728x728.jpg\" alt=\"A glass measuring cup filled with whey.\" class=\"wp-image-8284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/whey-measuring-cup.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>You can save the whey and use it for cooking or baking (like this yummy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pantrymama.com\/using-whey-in-sourdough-bread\/\">Whey Sourdough Bread<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Return the bowl to the refrigerator for one more hour, and strain the liquid again. Our batch drained off about two cups of whey, but you may have more or less and that&rsquo;s fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The yogurt should now look thick and creamy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt.jpg\" alt=\"Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth.\" class=\"wp-image-8280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/strainer-greek-yogurt.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresh Greek yogurt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP TWELVE:<\/strong> It&rsquo;s ready to serve! Transfer it to a bowl and stir it for a minute or two to smooth the thick yogurt before serving. Or spoon it into a container and refrigerate it, tightly covered, for up to a week. Makes about 6 cups, or 8 6-ounce servings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt.jpg\" alt=\"Finished Greek yogurt in a serving bowl with a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-8294\" title=\"yogurt9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/finished-greek-yogurt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enjoy the Greek yoghurt as is, or top it with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fresh berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your favorite fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honey or maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jam or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/make-your-own-peach-preserves\/\">preserves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/make-your-own-granola-delicious-healthy-and-inexpensive\/\">Granola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to save a couple of tablespoons of your homemade yogurt so you can use it as starter for the next batch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Use Greek Yogurt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use it in place of sour cream in your favorite dip recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theculinarycompass.com\/greek-yogurt-tzatziki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tzatziki Sauce<\/a>, the sauce\/dip that&rsquo;s popular with gyros and in Mediterranean cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spoon it over a baked potato.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend it into a breakfast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/greek-yogurt-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smoothie<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/lexiscleankitchen.com\/greek-yogurt-popsicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yogurt popsicles<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting: If Your Homemade Greek Yogurt Doesn&rsquo;t Thicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After many successful batches of homemade yogurt, I recently had a big FAIL. The only thing I&rsquo;d done differently was to use our smaller, upper oven to incubate the yogurt instead of the lower oven I usually use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I pulled the yogurt out the next morning it hadn&rsquo;t thickened at all; it was simply a big bowl of warm milk. I was so disappointed! At first I suspected the milk, because I&rsquo;d used the big-name brand of organic milk that is known to be ultra-pasteurized. But when I measured the temperature of the milk, it was 130 degrees &ndash; too hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to experiment with the failed batch, and let the milk cool back to 110 degrees. Then I added 2 more tablespoons of yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk. (My thinking was that the too-high temperature had killed the live cultures from the previously-added yogurt.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wrapped the bowl in a towel, put it in the lower oven with the oven light on, and let it rest for 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I opened the lid, I was amazed to see that the batch was thick and creamy. In fact, it was one of the thickest batches I&rsquo;ve ever made. The consistency was slightly sticky, but after I strained the yogurt it was fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you ever have a batch that fails, you may want to try again and try to find the right spot where you can keep the yogurt at that ideal temperature of about 110 degrees F.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printable Recipe Card<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bfc8a2ef\">\n\n<p>If you enjoy this recipe, click on the stars &#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039; below to leave a rating! It helps us so much, and we love reading your comments, too!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-8288\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"8288\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic-custom-template\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A ceramic bowl filled with Greek yogurt and garnished with a fresh strawberry.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homemade-greek-yogurt-featured.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Homemade Greek Yogurt<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Eliza Cross<\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-bold\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make your own Greek yogurt with this easy recipe. 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aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Cooling time and incubation period <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">9<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" 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Z\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Breakfast<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-8288 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8288\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">170<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8288\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Candy thermometer<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large mesh strainer<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large mixing bowl<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cheesecloth<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">3-quart casserole dish<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">cooling rack<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large dishtowel<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-8288-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"8288\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-8288-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #616161;color: #616161;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"8288\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"8288\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #616161;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"8288\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #616161;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gallon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole organic milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">plain yogurt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">with active cultures<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">ul.wprm-advanced-list-564 li:before {background-color: #7caf42;color: #ffffff;width: 20px;height: 20px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 12px;}<\/style><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-8288-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8288\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-564 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Pour 2 tablespoons of the milk in a small bowl and reserve.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Pour the rest of the milk into a double boiler or heavy-bottomed pan and turn the heat to medium. If using a double boiler, cover the milk. If the pot is directly on the burner, stir it and watch it very, very carefully so you don&rsquo;t burn the bottom.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Heat the milk to 180 degrees F. It helps to clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan so you can carefully watch the temperature as it rises. Or you can check frequently with an instant read thermometer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">As soon as the temperature reaches 180 degrees, F, immediately remove the pot from the stove. Pour the milk through a wire mesh strainer into a 3 quart baking dish and leave it uncovered. Let the milk cool to between 105 and 110 degrees F, stirring a few times during the cooling process to prevent a &ldquo;skin&rdquo; from forming on top of the milk.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Turn on your oven to the &ldquo;warm&rdquo; or &ldquo;proof&rdquo; setting. If your oven doesn&rsquo;t have that setting, turn it to 150 degrees F.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Combine the 2 tablespoons of milk you saved with 2 1\/2 tablespoons prepared yogurt in a small bowl and reserve.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Once the milk has cooled to between 105 and 110 degrees, add the yogurt-milk mixture and stir well to combine. Put the lid on the casserole dish and cover it with a dishtowel to help insulate it from temperature fluctuations.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Turn your oven off, but now turn the oven light on. Just the light from the oven should keep the dish warm enough to enable the yogurt-making process. Put the towel-covered dish in the oven, making sure that the towel isn&rsquo;t near the oven lightbulb, and leave the oven light on. Leave the yogurt undisturbed for 7 or 8 hours, or overnight.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After 8 hours or the next morning, carefully take the dish out, unwrap it and remove the lid, and check to see whether the milk has turned to yogurt. If your batch isn&rsquo;t quite thickened, return it to the oven and check on it again in an hour.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Once the yogurt is sufficiently thickened, place the dish in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Cut 4 pieces of cheesecloth to fit inside a large wire mesh strainer. Run the cheesecloth under water and squeeze out as much water as you can.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Line the strainer with the cheesecloth and place it inside a large mixing bowl. Spoon all of the yogurt into the strainer. Refrigerate for 1 hour and pour the liquid that has accumulated into a large measuring cup. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for one more hour, and strain the liquid again.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8288-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Your delicious Greek yogurt is ready to enjoy! Stir it for a minute or two to smooth the mixture before serving. Or spoon it into a container and refrigerate it, tightly covered, for up to a week. Makes about 6 cups, or 8 6-ounce servings.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage directions:<\/strong> Store the Greek yogurt in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">ounces<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">170<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">35<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">60<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">233<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: 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