Homemade Yogurt

Discover the pure joy of making creamy, tangy **Homemade Yogurt** with just two simple ingredients: whole milk and plain yogurt with live cultures. This straightforward, budget-friendly recipe allows you to create a deliciously fresh and healthy yogurt right in your kitchen, free from preservatives and artificial additives. With minimal prep time and a hands-off fermentation process, you'll master the art of crafting yogurt tailored to your preferred level of tanginess. The slow fermentation unlocks a world of probiotics, promoting gut health while delivering a rich and velvety texture you’ll love spooning into. Perfect on its own, with fresh fruit, or as a base for sauces and smoothies, this versatile and satisfying yogurt recipe will quickly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Plain yogurt with live cultures

Directions

Step 1

Pour the whole milk into a medium-sized saucepan and place it over medium heat.

Step 2

Heat the milk until it reaches 180°F (82°C), stirring occasionally to prevent it from scorching at the bottom.

Step 3

Once the milk reaches the desired temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4

Allow the milk to cool down to 110°F (43°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accuracy. This may take approximately 30 to 45 minutes on the countertop.

Step 5

In a small bowl, take 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with live cultures.

Step 6

Once the milk has cooled to 110°F, add the yogurt to the saucepan and whisk gently to combine. This will introduce the beneficial bacteria needed to ferment the milk into yogurt.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture into a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container with a lid.

Step 8

Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free area to set undisturbed.

Step 9

Let the mixture ferment for 6 to 12 hours depending on your taste preference. The longer the fermentation, the tangier the yogurt will be. 8 hours is a good average setting time.

Step 10

After fermentation, transfer the yogurt to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 11

Stir the yogurt to a smooth consistency if there is any separation of whey, and enjoy your homemade yogurt!

Step 12

The yogurt can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1006 grams (1006.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	614

Total Fat 32.30g	41%
Saturated Fat 18.80g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 384mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 47.30g	17%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 48.30g
Protein 33.00g	66%

Vitamin D 429IU	2147%
Calcium 1237mg	95%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 1511mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 30.9%