Greek yogurt is luxuriously thick and delicious while being incredibly healthy.
Greek yogurt is in the middle of renaissance. Though Greek yogurt has been around for centuries, it seems that more and more people are discovering the incredible health benefits of this fabulous food and eating it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. Here are the steps of making Greek yogurt at home.
Instructions
1. Start with fresh yogurt. Greek yogurt is nearly double the price of regular yogurt because it literally strains out the water and concentrates the flavors and the beneficial bacteria into a thick creamy yogurt. Simply buy your favorite yogurt at the supermarket or better and cheaper yet, make yogurt at home. Be sure to choose a plain yogurt and not ones with fruit on the bottom. Also keep in mind that making Greek yogurt will yield about half of the regular yogurt you use; 32 ounces of plain yogurt will make about 16 ounces of Greek yogurt.
2. Pour the yogurt out into a cheesecloth and sit the cheesecloth above a strainer in the sink or bowl for twenty four hours. Do not be concerned that the temperature in your house may be too warm or too cold. The yogurt will essentially continue to culture and will not spoil unless the room is very warm. If the room is above 75 degrees, or you are not comfortable with straining the yogurt at room temperature you can place the cheesecloth filled with the yogurt in the fridge. In the fridge you will need to allow 48 hours for the yogurt to fully strain since the yogurt will be slower to release moisture in the colder temperature.
3. Scoop out your fresh Greek yogurt and use it to replace mayonnaise, cream cheese, or enjoy it fresh with nuts, fruit, and honey.
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