Made 5 quarts of yogurt for about 3 bucks

[davisgang90]

Followed this crock pot recipe.

Super easy and yummy yogurt!  Any other yogurt makers out there?

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2015/08/foolproof-crockpot-greek-yogurt.html

[Spork]

DW makes it sometimes, buys it sometimes.  When she strains the yogurt, she saves the whey and keeps it as a starter for pickles/kraut.

[Gimesalot]

I used to make yogurt for my DH using a similar method, but without the powdered milk.  He refused to eat it because it was runny.  I refused to strain out the whey because it is a healthy food.  Now we just spend a crap ton on greek yogurt cups for him.  Also, it wasn't very cheap for us as milk runs right under $5 a gallon, and closer to $7 in the smaller sizes.

[Sjalabais]

Do I need a "crockpot" or is a pot enough? My mother in law mentioned something similar (though without powdered  milk, too) and I've wanted to try this forever.

[Gimesalot]

I make mine by boiling the milk on the stove, then letting the milk cool to around 105 deg F.  After that, stir in a plain yogurt with live culture.  Then cover the pot with a lid and wrap it in blankets or towels.  Let it sit in a warm spot for 24 hours.