You probably think I'm crazy, but yes I make my own yogurt...we go through so much of it in smoothies and with granola, its really easy to make, and a lot cheaper this way. It just takes a digital thermometer and some precision.
You will need:
1 gallon of milk (you can use 1% or whole, doesn't matter)
1 cup of sugar
2 T Vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
Bring Milk to just under 200 degrees over medium heat, in a large pot, making sure to stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla.
Cool to 115-120 degrees and then stir in 1 cup of plain yogurt. (You can place pot into sink filled with cold water to make the temperature decrease faster. But make sure you keep an eye on it.)
Wrap pot in a towel and set out in a warm place for about 12 hours or until completely jelled, as little as 6-8 hours you will have yogurt. If you like it more tart/tangy flavor leave it out the full 12 hours.
