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Consider bringing the milk to a full boil (212ºF,
100ºC) instead of 180
ºF which will also create a
thicker yogurt.
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For an even thick yogurt or to make yogurt cheese,
drain the yogurt in cheesecloth.
How to make flavored yogurt
The yogurt can be flavored with jam, jelly, honey or fresh
fruit. Here are two techniques to try:
Yogurt flavored with jam, jelly, honey or syrup
Ingredients:
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4-5 tablespoons of jam, jelly, honey or syrup
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4 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt or active culture
as recommended on package
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4 cups milk
Gently heat the jam or jelly until barely warm. Add this to
the milk when adding the culture and as per the basic
yogurt instruction.
Yogurt flavored with fresh fruit
Ingredients:
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½ cup chopped fresh fruit of choice
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4 tablespoons of sugar or to taste
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1-2 cups water
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4 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt or active culture
as recommended on package
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4 cups milk
Cook the fruit in the sugar and water over low heat for
10-15 minutes or until thickened. Let cool to 110°F
(43°C). Add the fruit mixture to the milk when adding the
culture and proceed as per the basic yogurt instruction.