Adventures in Yogurt

Inspired by Anne Marie, I decided to try to make my own yogurt. The first attempt failed miserably, and all I got was 3 jars full of stinky watery milk. After re reading Anne Marie's instructions, I realized where I messed up.... I forgot to heat the milk up to 185... which is understandably a vital step. In the morning I made a fresh batch, which was a total success! I think... I haven't tried eating it yet but it looks like and smells like good plain yogurt.

Instructions:

1/2 gallon milk - I used 2% based on AM's recommendation, but I think I'm going to use 1% next time. 1/3 c. dry milk - mix the two together, and heat to 185 degrees. Remove from heat and cool to 110 degrees. Add 1/2 c - 1c. yogurt culture (such as plain stonyfield farms yogurt). Pour mixture into quart size jars, seal, and place in a 110 degree immersion bath. Make sure temperature remains between 100 and 110 degrees. Let yogurt incubate for between 7-10 hours. Refrigerate overnight.

I'm already scheming for my next batch - trying to decide if I want to make maple yogurt, or vanilla yogurt.... maybe I'll make a jar of each! Here's to mastering the basics and engaging in experimentation!