Yogurt

Directions

1. 1
   Note: You will also need a thermometer, a small cooler, and 2 jars.
2. 2
   Before turning the stovetop heat on, toss an ice cube in a medium saucepan and let it melt, turning the pan to coat the bottom. Meanwhile, fill a small cooler with hot water to warm it up.
3. 3
   Fasten a thermometer to the side of the pan. When the ice is melted, add milk to saucepan. Heat milk over low to medium heat until thermometer reads 180°F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally with a coated wire whisk.
4. 4
   Once temperature is reached, remove pan from heat and place in an ice bath or a sink full of cold water until temperature lowers to 110°F. When temperature is reached, add yogurt and whisk until it is smooth and slightly foamy.
5. 5
   Empty milk mixture into 2 jars. Dump water out of cooler and refill with hot water. Seal jars tightly and place in cooler filled with hot water. Let sit until thick, about 4 hours. If not thick after 4 hours, let sit 2-4 more hours, checking occasionally.
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   Transfer to refrigerator to chill.
7. 7
   Recipe adapted from The Homemade Pantry by Alana Chernila.