Yogurt Cheese - Fat Yogurt

Method

• Only pure, full fat yogurt will work.
• Reduced fat yogurts contain fillers such as cornstarch that prevent the yogurt form releasing its water.
• Empty the yogurt into a sieve lined with a clean cotton/linen dishtowel or 3 layers of cheesecloth.
• Lightly cover the yoghurt with the ends of the dishtowel.
• Suspend the sieve over a bowl, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
• The longer you drain it, the firmer the final product.
• Pour away the whey (its great for protein drinks!)
• that collects in the bottom of the bowl as many times as is necessary.
• Stir up the yogurt once or twice during draining to speed up the process.
• The yogurt will lose up to half its original weight.
• Store, refrigerated, in a covered container for up to 5 days.