How to Make Bulgarian Yogurt at Home | Probiotic-Rich Recipe | Cultures for Health

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

plain yogurt with live cultures

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-bought yogurt

Greek yogurt offers higher protein, while store-bought is often cheaper.

Store the starter culture in the refrigerator until ready to activate it.

Heat the milk in a stainless steel pot until it reaches 180°F (82°C), then cool it down to 110°F (43°C).

Add the dehydrated yogurt starter culture to the cooled milk and stir gently with a stainless steel, silicone, or wooden spoon.

Pour the mixture into a quart-size glass jar and cover it with a lid.

Place the jar in a yogurt maker or your preferred heating method to maintain a temperature of around 110°F (43°C) for 6-12 hours, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Once set, refrigerate the yogurt to stop the fermentation process.

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