Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Yogurt Strainer
- measuring cup
- whisk
- large wide mouth mason jars
- candy thermometer with clip
Ingredients
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1/2 cup store-bought greek yogurt (Chobani)
- yogurt starter of choice (optional as substitute for Chobani)
Instructions
- Pour whole milk into inner pot of Instant Pot.
- Heat milk to 180* using the saute function (approx 24 minutes)
- Cool milk in a sink filled with cold water, ice, and ice packs. Cool to 115*. (approx 20
minutes) - Whisk 1/2 cup of store-bought greek yogurt into the milk.
- Place the inner pot back into Instant Pot. Set yogurt function for 8-9 hours depending on
desired tanginess. - When the Instant Pot timer beeps, pour the yogurt into the yogurt strainer and place it in
the fridge overnight. - The next morning, lift the strained yogurt out of the yogurt strainer and set aside. Then
pour the leftover whey into a separate jar. - Scoop the yogurt out and back into the large part of the yogurt container. Add some of whey back into the yogurt and stir to desired consistency.
Notes:
- Reduce the recipe by half by using a 1/2 gallon of milk and 1/4 cup of greek yogurt.
- Add extracts like vanilla or almond to taste