Crock Pot Organic Yogurt

You start by putting the 1/2 gallon of milk in a 2 – 3 quart crock pot. Put lid on and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours. Turn off and let sit (with lid on) for 3 hours.

After 3 hours add the live yogurt. This can be from a previous batch or bought at the store (on the label of the container it will say “live cultures”). Mix it well, until completely incorporated. If you like your yogurt thicker, at this point you can add the dry milk powder. Just make sure you incorporate it well.

This is also the point where you add the sugar or honey and the vanilla extract. If you don’t want to do flavored or sweetened yogurt, just leave it out.

This is THE most important part of making homemade yogurt. Wrap the crock pot (I use a bath towel and clothes pins to cover it completely — if you have a thermal travel bag, that would work too) and let it sit overnight, at least 8 hours. In the morning you will have your very own homemade organic yogurt. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and stored in the fridge.

Also, if you want to add fruits or granola, stir it in just before serving — NOT when you add the sweetener and vanilla extract.