International Recipes
Yogurt
This recipe comes from the Middle East, where plain yogurt is a common ingredient
in everyday cooking. This is a handy substitute for sour cream, heavy cream and
cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup Half-and-Half
Instructions
- Bring milk to a boil in a very clean pot (dirty or greasy utensils won't
produce the desired results). Remove from heat and pour into a glass jar or pottery
container; let stand until cool.
- Dilute yogurt in 1 cup cool milk and the half and half. Gradually add this mixture
to the remaining milk, stirring slowly and gently. Place container in a protected
spot (it must not be moved or touched). Cover with a lid. Cover container with a
large towel or blanket and allow it to sit at least overnight.
- To obtain a thick yogurt, place 3 or 4 layers of paper towels over the top for
a few hours to absorb the excess liquid.
- Store yogurt in the refrigerator.
Yield: about 9 cups
Per half cup: Per serving: 92 cal, 5.6 g fat, 21 mg cholesterol, 6.3 g carbohydrates,
0 g fiber, 4.4 g protein, 65 mg sodium