Method for Thickening Yogurt (Strained Method) Recipe

"Plan well ahead this method takes at least 3 hours or overnight is even better. When finished the yogurt should be at least as thick as sour cream --- Please note the reviewer made this using low fat yogurt this method requires ful-fat yogurt"

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Line a medium-large bowl with a piece of cheesecloth or a clean white dish towel. Dump a container of plain (unflavored) yogurt into the center of the cloth. Next bring the four corners of the cloth together and lift the yogurt. Over the bowl or sink, twist the corners to squeeze out the liquid (it will drain through the cloth). Continue squeezing, putting the yogurt under pressure to force the liquid out.

Step 2

When the majority of the surface liquid has been drained, it will start to drip more slowly. Tie off the top of the cloth just above the mass of yogurt with string. Place the cloth containing the yogurt in a strainer or colander, and place the strainer or colander in a bowl where it doesn't touch the bottom (so that the liquid can continue to drain). Place the bowl containing the strainer/colander in the refrigerator and allow to drain for 2-3 hours or overnight in the fridge.

Step 3

After draining take the cloth containing the yogurt and put it in the sink (do not remove the string). Place the palms of your hands on the bag and press down to force out any remaining liquid. Remove the string, open the cloth, and using a spatula transfer the yogurt into a bowl. enjoy -- now you have thick wonderful yogurt!

Tips

No special items needed.

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lovinretirement

Tried it again with full-fat yoghurt and it made all the difference. It is delicious and thick as any Greek yoghurt. Thanks Kitten. I tried this method today and did just what you said with a linen kitchen towel. When I twisted the towel, the yoghurt, not liquid, came through the towel and I lost some of it. So I just put the towel with a rubber band around the twisted part in a strainer in a bowl and have it in the refrigerator to see if any liquid strains out. I don't know what I did wrong.