Fage Greek Yogurt
Ingredients:
1 gallon (16 cups) 2% milk
1 cup plain yogurt with LIVE CULTURES (check label)
Instructions:
1. In a pan, bring the milk almost to boiling.
2. Pour into a non-metallic bowl.
3. Cover and allow to cool to between 110 and 120 degrees. (Takes about ½ hour to 45 minutes)
4. Gently mix in the yogurt.
5. Cover bowl top and bottom with towels to retain warmth as the yogurt sets--8-12 hours, or overnight. (I turn mine in the oven after heating, then turning it off.)
6. Do not disturb until the yogurt thickens.
7. Line a colander with cheesecloth, 2-3 layers.
8. Pour yogurt into lined colander and drain 4-5 hours in refrigerator for thick Greek-like consistency.
For yogurt cheese (substitute for cream cheese in any recipe, drain even longer, 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts from Caloriecount.com
Approx 12 servings, ½ cup each serving
Calories 176; Calories from fat 61; Total fat 6.7 g; Cholesterol 27 mg; Sodium 148 mg; Total carbs 16.7 g; Sugars 17.9 g; Protein 11.8 g