Instruction manual
Page 30
Making Yogurt:
Custard-Style, Greek or Classic
This recipe details all the steps for making thick, creamy “custard-style”
yogurt, plus straining instructions for Greek yogurt.
Custard-Style Yogurt
This method highlights two techniques for creating thick yogurt: holding
milk at 195F/90C for ten minutes before culturing, and allowing the
yogurt to thicken at a lower temperature. This “custard” style of yogurt
is delicious and is also the best recipe to make frozen yogurt. Feel free
to scale up or down from the batch sizes listed below, the Proofer has a
capacity of 8 quarts (or about 8 liters).
Milk
(whole,
low fat
or skim)
4 cups
(1 quart/
968g/
1 litre)
8 cups
(1/2 gallon/
1.94kg/
2 litres )
16 cups
(1 gallon/ 3.88kg /
4 litres)
32 cups
(2 gallons/
7.74kg /
8 litres)
Live
culture
plain
yogurt*
2 Tbs
(31 g/
20ml)
4 Tbs
or 1/4 cup
(62g/40 ml)
8 Tbs
or 1/2 cup
(124g/ 80 ml)
16 Tbs
or 1 cup
(248g/ 160 ml)
*Either store-bought or reserved from a previous batch of yogurt. We chose a
plain yogurt from the store with active cultures of S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus,
L. Acidophilus, and Bidus.
Equipment: Brød & Taylor Proofer, thermometer, glass mason jars or
other heat-proof containers with a capacity of one quart/one liter or less.
Everything that will touch the milk should be scrupulously clean and dry.
Step One: Heat Milk to 195F/90C and Hold for 10 Minutes. Heat the
milk over medium heat, stirring or whisking frequently to prevent the milk
from sticking to the bottom of the pan or scorching. Using a pan with a
heavy bottom will reduce risk of scorching. Whisk the surface of the milk
to cover completely with bubbles (this prevents a skin from forming), then
heat to about 195F/90C. Stir occasionally and re-whisk to cover with
foam if necessary. Foam will last much longer when the milk is hot. When
the milk reaches 195F/90C, lower the heat, set a timer for ten minutes,
continue stirring and monitor temperature, maintaining 195-200F/90-93C.
Step Two: Pre-heat Proofer and Jars. Set up the Proofer and set the
temperature to 120F/49. Make sure to use the rack. The water tray is
not required. Place glass jars in the Proofer to warm. Put the lid on the
Proofer and allow it to come to temperature.