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| Mediterranean/Greek Yogurt Recipe |
Recipe Categories: Vegetarian, Condiment
| Written by Dede Med |
Mediterranean/Greek Yogurt Recipe

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Yield: 8-10
Level: Easy
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half and half milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large towel or small blanket
Directions
In a large pot over medium/low heat add the 2 types of milk and stir slowly to make sure the milk does NOT stick to the bottom of the milk. When small bubbles appear on the top of the milk and you steam coming up from the milk, remove the pot from the heat. Let the milk cool for about 30 minutes to 110-115 degrees or until you can stick your clean pinky finger in the pot and count maximum to the number 10 and pull it out due to the heat, be careful not to burn your finger. As soon as the milk is at the correct temperature, slowly stir in the 1 cup of yogurt, cover the pot and then set the pot aside on a counter top and cover with a blanket overnight or for at least 8 hours. The next day, place the pot in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, remove and uncover the pot, pour off any excess water and store the yogurt in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.Mediterranean/Greek Yogurt Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half and half milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large towel or small blanket
Directions
In a large pot over medium/low heat add the 2 types of milk and stir slowly to make sure the milk does NOT stick to the bottom of the milk. When small bubbles appear on the top of the milk and you steam coming up from the milk, remove the pot from the heat. Let the milk cool for about 30 minutes to 110-115 degrees or until you can stick your clean pinky finger in the pot and count maximum to the number 10 and pull it out due to the heat, be careful not to burn your finger. As soon as the milk is at the correct temperature, slowly stir in the 1 cup of yogurt, cover the pot and then set the pot aside on a counter top and cover with a blanket overnight or for at least 8 hours. The next day, place the pot in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, remove and uncover the pot, pour off any excess water and store the yogurt in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.This rich yogurt is nice and thick and can be used to eat as a condiment a side dish or even used to cook with. It is thick and creamy and has a tangy flavor. It can last for up to 1 month when refrigerated.
yes you can :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
hi,is it ok if i will use full cream milk instead of whole milk?
By: sofianca
By: sofianca
that's why the written recipe with exact measurements is on my site at DedeMed.com
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
The yogurt she is adding is called starter. It helps continue the yogurt process for the next batch. Did you get the pinky thing, our grandmothers were very scientific. Also the pinch measure, like a pinch of salt. How much? Just a pinch. But your pinch is different from mine.
Or a handful of something.
By: jbadal1
By: jbadal1
correct and the written directions are on my site at DedeMed.com
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
In 2012 you could figure out what temperature the pinky test corresponding to and just use a thermometer.
By: AquaticCastle
By: AquaticCastle
Thank u lot
By: zakaria20062
By: zakaria20062
You can use either yogurt and you can omit the half and half and use whole milk instead.
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
not exactly but I am an American car supporter ;)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
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By: Tzon23
By: Tzon23
Hi Just wondering! do I have to use plain yogurt? could I just use the greek yogurt I have to make a another batch of greek yogurt? Also I dont use half and half at home for anything! Does this ingredient have to be included??
THANKS :)
By: archyumi
By: archyumi
I like the pinky tip. Women didn't always have a thermometer around. Best to know how the old fashioned way. Thank you for your video!
By: Gypsymoonhoneyco
By: Gypsymoonhoneyco
I actually started laughing when I heard the 10 second pinky rule. This is exactly how we were all taught to do when making yogurt. It always comes out to be between 115-125 which is perfect!!! GREAT JOB!!!
By: gatorman777
By: gatorman777
Hi, nomads in Asia use to carry milk in bags made with sheep leather, bacteria there would make the fermentation. That's version i know. Hope that answers your question. Good day!! I'm a photographer please visit my facebook 3 w's dot facebook dot com / nelsongphoto and comment
By: nelsongphoto
By: nelsongphoto
thank youuu!!! i will
By: cecilivequez
By: cecilivequez
the recipe is on my site, check it out there :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
how much milk and how much cream? thank you!!
By: cecilivequez
By: cecilivequez
no expired yogurt will not work, it may curdle.
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
actually that is the traditional method, sometimes things are better left unaltered b/c back in the day things worked better. BUT if you would like to use a thermometer, then let the milk cool to 110-115 degrees farenheit.
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
will expired yogurt work?
By: snackslover
By: snackslover
That 10 second pinky rule looks very very unprofessional from a talented chef like you. Perhaps a thermometer reading would help.
By: rrrrr5102006
By: rrrrr5102006
@35Yself the clear liquid will easily come off b/c it is like water and the yogurt is much thicker and will not pour off, you have to do it gently as well, you'll see what i'm talking about when you make it :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
I'm sure that a bacteria grew in the milk and made yogurt, that was technically makes yogurt the way it is and why you need "old" yogurt to make new yogurt, you need the bacteria to make the new milk into yogurt
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
Question... how did they invent yogurt first time when u need yogurt to make more yogurt?!!!
By: allbu849
By: allbu849
the recipe is on my site, check it out :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
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