Yogurty Goodness!

Due to popular demand, here is my yogurt recipe. I shall note that this is a recipe that has changed over time and crafted to perfection.

List of required ingredients/materials:

• big soup pot (with lid)
  
• three 1-quart jars and lids
  
• sieve
  
• thermometer
  
• measuring cup
• one 6 oz. cup of yogurt (Pick one with a few different yogurt cultures in the ingredient list. I like the Brown Cow brand. Either plain or flavored is fine. Note that the picture below has packets of yogurt cultures, I have found that a cup of yogurt works better.)
  
• ten cups of milk (higher the fat content = sweeter yogurt)
  
• 1 big towel

Instructions:

1. Heat milk to 180 degrees on medium/high heat. Stir constantly while heating.
   
2. Turn off element/stove and place lid on the pot. Let sit for 30 minutes. Even though this sounds unimportant this step will make your yogurt less tart and much thicker.
   
3. Take lid off and let cool to 140 degrees.
   
4. Remove one cup of milk from the pot into a small bowl and stir in the yogurt.
   
5. Put the smaller mixture back into the pot. Stir well.
   
6. Sieve the mixture into 1 quart jars. Place lids on the jars.*
   
7. Rinse out the pot. Place jars in the empty pot and fill pot with hot tap water (around 120 degrees Fahrenheit). See picture below.
   
8. Place the lid on the pot and wrap completely in a large thick towel for incubation. see picture
   
9. Check the temperature of the water every couple hours to make sure it is between 110 and 130 degrees.
   
10. After 5-8 hours remove jars from pot and place in fridge to cool.
    
11. Enjoy your yogurt with fresh fruit (like peaches or blueberries).

*At this point you need to be careful that the temperature of the milk doesn't fall below 110 degrees Fahrenheit.