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Authentic Homemade Yogurt

Yogurt is a staple in Armenian cuisine. This authentic recipe for homemade yogurt has been passed down in my husband's family for many generations. I've
updated the measurements and temperatures to ensure a successful recipe every time. It's fast, easy and economical! I always try to keep some on hand, but this
recipe is so versatile and delicious, it's sometimes hard to keep up with the demand!

By Sherylann Hope Sharoian

Prep: 40 mins
Servings: 10

Cook: 5 mins Yield: 2

quarts
Additional: 8
hrs

Total: 8 hrs 45
mins

Ingredients

¾ cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style, with live cultures 1 quart half-and-half

1 quart whole milk 1 pint heavy whipping cream (Optional)

Directions

On a work surface, lay four clean cotton towels in a cross pattern, each with one end overlapping a few inches in the center. Position a large baking dish or
glass mixing bowl in the center of the towels.

Set the plain yogurt on the counter to warm to room temperature while preparing milk mixture.

Combine milk and half-and-half in a large, heavy, non-aluminum pot. Heat over low to moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to the
boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour mixture into the waiting bowl. Add 1 pint whipping cream, if desired, for added richness.

Allow mixture to cool to 112 degrees F (44 degrees C). Gradually pour 1 cup of the warm milk into the yogurt, whisking constantly. Return the yogurt-milk
mixture to the bowl and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; wrap kitchen towels up and over bowl, covering completely. Let stand at room temperature
until firmly set, 8 to 12 hours.

Refrigerate yogurt several hours or overnight to chill completely.

Cook's Notes: Nutrition Facts

I recommend using an organic Greek-style yogurt for the starter.

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For a delicious snack, set some of your finished yogurt to drain over a bowl in Per Serving:
367 calories; protein 7.9g; carbohydrates 10.5g; fat 33.3g;
a mesh strainer for 24 hours, draining off the whey as it collects in the bowl.
Once drained, add salt to taste and spread on fire-roasted tomato Triscuits®. cholesterol 113.9mg; sodium 106.3mg.
Full Nutrition
Yummy!

Be sure to reserve 1/2 cup or so of this batch of yogurt to use as a starter for
your next yummy batch. Each generation you make becomes just a little more
tart.

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