[sonyainva]

I too cannot wait to have whole yogurt again.

I don't add milk poweder

and once you make a batch yourself, that will be your starter, you can use that to make subsequent batches

[Mandi85]

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

LOL it's super simple.
I use my crockpot and a candy thermometer.

You need:
1/2 gallon milk
2/3 cup powdered milk (works as a thickener)
1/2 cup plain live culture yogurt

Pour the milk into your crockpot, heat on HIGH for about 2-2.5 hours (until temp is between 160-180 degrees). Then leave the lid on, and allow to cool for another 2 hours until it has reached about 110 degrees. I then remove about 2 cups of liquid from the crock pot (I just scoop it out with a measuring cup and then get the lid back on as quick as I can), and whisk the powdered milk and yogurt starter into that until it's all incorporated. Pour the mixture back into the crockpot, give it a quick stir to mix it all together. Make sure the lid is on well, then wrap the crockpot in a nice big towel. GO TO BED.
When you wake up - yogurt!!

You can strain it with cheesecloth or a super fine strainer to make it greek yogurt too.

**Can't wait to try this. Do you leave the crockpot on overnight?

[MonicaKolesnik]

scorbett1103 Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely have to try making homemade yogurt once we are allowed.

[DanafromAustin]

Originally Posted by Samkatmom

I plan to go paleo once I phase off, too. I have been collecting recipes and cannot wait to get cooking.

I'm already collecting cookbooks. Many of the recipes can already be eaten for dinner on phase 1.

Originally Posted by Fishette

Every French woman I've known was in the overweight category as well. I'm not sure where this stereotype came from.

Maybe they have been in the US too long. I knew two French women and they were both thin.

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by Mandi85

**Can't wait to try this. Do you leave the crockpot on overnight?

Nope - after you add the live yogurt and give it a quick stir to distribute, you wrap the crockpot in a nice cozy towel to hold in the heat, unplug it, and go to bed I'll double check my post to make sure it's accurate!