3 1/2 cups milk (I use 2% milk)
1/3 to 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk (Optional. The powdered milk produces a thicker texture and increases the protein content.)
2 to 4 tbsp, honey, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, malt, molasses, or artificial sweetener
Flavorings or fruit (see instructions)

(If you want to make plain yogurt just use the milk and powdered milk and follow the below except omit all other ingredients mentioned.)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Stir together in a saucepan the milk and powdered milk. Heat to 180 degrees and then stir in sugar, honey, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, malt, molasses, or artificial sweetener. If other flavors are desired, after dissolving the sugar or honey, stir in 1 tablespoon of extract, such as vanilla, lemon, almond or peppermint. Another time, try adding 1 teaspoon of ground spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, ginger, or your own special combination.

Cool the mixture to 110 degrees, and stir in 1/4 tsp of culture (*Tribest Yolife Yogurt Starter Cultures – 1 oz bottle). Pour into container, cover and place in **Salton YM9 1-Quart Yogurt Maker to incubate. Incubate between 5 - 10 hours or until desired tartness (I incubate it between 6 and 8 hours).

YOGURT STARTER INFORMATION:
You can use 2 to 3 tbsp of plain yogurt as the starter.

*Another powdered yogurt starter that I have used is a Yogurt Starter by Natren sold in a 1.75 ounce bottle. When using this yogurt starter use 1/2 tsp and follow the included instructions. Both of these options are cheaper than single use packets and they are very handy to have on hand. Carefully follow the storage instructions on these bottles.

NOTE ABOUT FRUIT:
If fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit is desired, it is best to make such additions to the yogurt after it has incubated. The acid content of some fruits can curdle the milk-yogurt mixture and prevent proper fermentation. I use a lot of frozen fruit in my yogurt. I just place a little frozen fruit in a bowl and thaw it in the microwave for a couple of minutes on power level 2. Then I add the yogurt and fold it into the fruit. Lastly I top it with a little of my HOMEMADE GRANOLA. . .what a treat!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Eat your yogurt plain or with your favorite fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit. Serve with some homemade granola (see my recipe). You can also find lots of recipes that use yogurt as dips, dressings, baked goods & main dishes. Experiment and find YOUR favorite ways to use homemade yogurt!

ENJOY!

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