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dpappas87

dpappas87

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I have been making my own Greek yogurt (I have a yogurt machine), but I have been doing something wrong.

The texture is very thin - thinner than regular yogurt that you find in the store.

What am I doing wrong?

I know that I am supposed to strain it after, but even after straining it through cheesecloth, it's still very thin.
 
I am not 100% sure but I think maybe you have to strain it? Hopefully someone who knows will chime in.
 
Are you using whole milk
 
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