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Amish homemade vanilla yogurt

Amish Homemade Vanilla Yogurt Recipe

Homemade vanilla yogurt is very easy to make. It is smooth and delicious and cheaper than buying it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 10 hours
Total Time 11 hours
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Amish
Servings 20 servings
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 qt. milk
  • 1 Tbs. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 c. cold water
  • 1/4 c. active yogurt
  • 1/2 - 1 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk on medium-low temperature in a heavy-bottom pan to 180°. (If you don't have a heavy-bottom pan, heat over low temperature to avoid burning your milk. You can turn it higher, just make sure to stir occasionally.)
    2 qt. milk
  • Remove from heat and let it cool to 130°.
  • Meanwhile soak gelatin in cold water, let is sit for a few minutes. Then add to 130° milk.
    1 Tbs. unflavored gelatin, 1/3 c. cold water
  • Mix yogurt starter and sugar, and add to milk.
    1/4 c. active yogurt, 1/2 - 1 c. sugar
  • Add vanilla. Stir until it is smooth.
    1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
  • Pour the warm mixture into sterile pint or quart-sized jars. Place lids on top, but do not tighten.
  • Place in a warm area, undisturbed, for 8 - 12 hours.
  • Screw on the lids and chill.
  • To begin the process again, save a small jar of yogurt for your next starter. However, after using your starter for about four or five batches, you need to buy another container again to use as a fresh starter.

Notes

*You can make this yogurt with low-fat or whole milk.
*Use yogurt with live cultures for your starter.
If you have a gas oven with a pilot light, you can set your jars in there to keep warm. I set my jars in a drink cooler with hot water.
This yogurt is delicious with a full cup of sugar, but I try to keep it healthier by adding a scant 1/2 cup. You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
I usually make a double batch, using a whole gallon of milk. It yields about 4 quarts and a pint of yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 131mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
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