Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2012

Really good, firm yogurt. You can use real milk if you wish. Yumm, so easy, I make all of our yogurt now!

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cherri

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

I don't care for powdered milk, so I've been making this with 2% milk, which makes it thinner, but it works for me. If you use a higher ratio milk to yogurt, it thickens better, and I leave it in the gas oven with light on longer, as well. I added a banana and nutmeg, stuck it in the freezer for half an hour, and it's great for breakfast or dessert. Today I used it as a salad dressing. Love this recipe -- thank you!

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Dmseck

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rialto, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

awesome! now I can get rid of the 2 yogurt machines I have taking up space. The machines take so long to make so little. With this recipe, I'm able to make grater quantities and adjust the add-ins to satisfy my yogurt loving family

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mom375

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

I made this exactly as recipe states. I used my electric oven overnight with the light on, and it turned out wonderful! Will definately use this recipe often.

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ChefBeck

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

Thanks for reminding me that this is possible. I first made yogurt from the Whole Earth Catalog in the 1960's when I had small children and no money. The powdered milk saves money, and, just as important, saves on fat content. Someone asked if you can thicken it. Yes, you can. Either add powdered milk to bottled milk of whatever kind you prefer, or use more powdered milk with water. Just make sure the powder is mixed in well. You can experiment to see which proportions give the result you prefer, but remember that more powder means more calories, so you may want to serve smaller portions. You can also experiment to see which yogurt culture you like best, whether it's Dannon or Fage or some other. This is easier and cheaper than buying powdered cultures from specialty stores. In my experience it's better to add the fruit after the yogurt has fermented. I also made my own granola from the Whole Earth Catalog. Those were the days! and now I'm retired, I'll do it again!

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chaplainesque

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Living In: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

This is a great, easy way to get a good amount of delicious yogurt. I used 2% milk because that is the kind of yogurt I like best (yes, LOVE): Fage 2%. Mmmmmm BUT!!! the Fage is Greek yogurt, which is creamier and has a higher percentage of calcium and protein, which I'd like to emulate. Does anyone know how to concentrate milk, that is, get the water out so it's more concentrated? That, I think, is what sets Greek yogurt apart: it's concentrated so it's creamier, etc. BTW, the recipe nutritional information indicates that there are 15 grams of fat per serving in this recipe! If anyone can figure out how you get 15 grams of fat from skim milk powder and water, maybe we can feed the world!!! Thanks, and thank you for the recipe!

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CatherineCooks

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

It is recommended that you don’t use more than 5 generations of starter; as the live culture is no longer active. And after all isn’t that why we love yogurt, because it’s alive?!!!

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MontanaKydd

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Santa Monica, California, USA

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

A thermos flask works well, saves leaving it in the oven

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Angela Jane

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

This is a recipe we had growing up. To help with the taste of the powdered milk, Mom often added 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. More can be added to adjust to your taste. Thanks for the memory!

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Grammie1956

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

My sister gave me a yogert machine with 1 packet of yogert mix. The mix is not in my budget. This recipe will work perfect. I love to put yogurt on my cereal instead of milk! So now I can have an endless supply of yogurt!

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