Step 1

Heat the milk to 85C/185F and then remove from heat and allow to cool to 43C/110F.

Step 2

Spoon the yogurt into a clean jug and stir in a few tablespoons of the warm milk then add all the rest and stir well.

Step 3

Pour into a large jar with a lid and wrap in towel and place in a warm area for 24 hours.

Step 4

Strain this yogurt through a muslin lined plastic sieve over a bowl in the fridge overnight.

Step 5

Ladle the thick creamy Greek style yogurt in the sieve into a jar and it will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.