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DIY Yoghurt
If you have leftover yoghurt, why not try making your own. This makes 1 litre of yoghurt.
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Ingredients
- 900ml of full fat milk
- ¼ cup plain yogurt, just make sure the label says “live” or “active” cultures
Method
- Place milk in a medium pot and heat to around 85°C (use a thermometer or for around 10 mins)
- Remove pot from heat and allow to cool to around 40°C
- Add yoghurt to a 1 litre jar, put in half a cup of the warmed milk and shake/stir gently to combine
- Add the rest of the warm milk and shake gently
- Wrap in a tea towel and keep in a warm spot for around 12 hours (overnight is perfect). This could be your hot water cupboard, a sunny window sill,or a chilly bin or a yoghurt maker if you have one