How to Make Easy Homemade Yogurt - A Step-by-Step Guide

Making your own homemade yogurt is surprisingly simple and requires only a few basic ingredients. Not only is homemade yogurt cost-effective, but it also allows you to have full control over the quality and flavor of your yogurt. Plus, it's a great way to reduce your environmental impact by minimizing plastic waste from store-bought yogurt containers.

With just a few steps, you can have fresh, creamy yogurt that's perfect for enjoying on its own, adding to smoothies, or using in cooki...

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon 2% milk
  • 1 cup plain yogurt with active cultures

Information

  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 cups

  • Pour milk into a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes; do not let it boil over.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit until you can leave your finger dipped into the milk for 10 to 15 seconds without it burning, 30 to 60 minutes. Pour in yogurt; there's no need to stir.
  • Put the lid on the pot and carefully wrap a blanket around it. Place the wrapped pot in a slightly warm place where it will be undisturbed for 6 to 10 hours; overnight is best. Then transfer to the refrigerator to allow the yogurt to continue to thicken.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 312mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 400mg