Homemade Fage Style Yogurt Recipes

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce heat and simmer, about 10 minutes; do not let it boil over.
• Remove pot from heat and allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Dip your finger into the milk every once in a while to determine when you can leave your finger in the milk for 10 to 15 seconds without burning. Pour in the yogurt; there is no need to stir.
• Put the lid on the pot and carefully wrap a blanket around it. Place the wrapped pot in a slightly warm place where it will be undisturbed for 6 to 10 hours; overnight is best. Transfer to the refrigerator to allow the yogurt to continue to thicken.

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the milk and cream to 185F, stirring occasionally.
• Let cool to 110-115F, stirring occasionally.
• When mixture has cooled to 110-115F, stir a little bit into the Fage you are using as a starter,and then mix the fage into the milk/cream mix.
• Place in the over with the oven light on for 14 hours.
• Line a colander with cheesecloth and place in a sink or a large bowl.
• Pour the yogurt into the colander and tie off the ends of the cheesecloth.
• Place the colander in a large bowl, and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours.