Ingredients:

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live cultures
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, or mango)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Pour whole milk into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C): this helps to pasteurize the milk.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the milk cool to about 110°F (43°C).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt with a bit of the cooled milk until smooth. Then, gently stir this mixture back into the saucepan.
  4. Transfer the milk mixture to a glass jar or container. Cover with cheesecloth or kitchen towel secured with a rubber band.
  5. Place the jar in a warm, draft-free area for 12-24 hours, depending on how tangy you like your yogurt.
  6. After fermentation, stir the yogurt gently and transfer it to the fridge to set for at least 2 hours before serving.