Homemade Yogurt

Name: Homemade Yogurt
Yield: Makes 2 quarts
Ingredients: 7½ cups ultra-pasteurized whole, 2 percent low-fat, 1 percent low-fat, or, skim milk; 1/2 cup, plain yogurt

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By Paul Adams and Lan Lam ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2022

DIY yogurt has an incomparably fresh, milky taste—and it's entirely customizable. Whether you like it mild or tart, creamy or lean, our foolproof method has you covered.

SERVES Makes 2 quarts

TIME 40 minutes, plus 13 hours fermenting and chilling

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