Ask Food Network: Strain yogurt for Greek style Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
Many healthful recipes call for Greek yogurt. I live in a small town. If we have Greek yogurt at the store, it's expensive. Is there a way to get the consistency of Greek yogurt from a more affordable counterpart? - Michelle Norwood, Auburndale, Fla.
Greek yogurt's thickness comes from being strained so a lot of the liquid drains out and what's left is thick and creamy. If you can't find Greek yogurt at the store, drain regular yogurt in cheesecloth (or a dish towel or coffee filter) for a few hours or overnight until it reaches the consistency you're looking for.