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

Homemade vanilla yogurt is a delicious and healthy treat that you can easily make in your own kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of fresh homemade yogurt with the added flavor of sweet vanilla.

There are many benefits to making your own yogurt at home. Not only does it save you money compared to buying store-bought yogurt, but it also allows you to control the quality of the ingredients and customize the flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups cold water
  • 1 ⅔ cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt with active cultures
  • ⅓ cup white sugar (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Turn off oven when temperature is reached.
  • Combine water and milk powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the mixture reads 115 degrees F (46 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir plain yogurt into the milk-water mixture. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into 2 clean, oven-proof containers. Place in the preheated oven until tart and as thick as heavy cream, about 8 hours. Reheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) every 1 to 2 hours, or as needed, to keep yogurt at a temperature of about 115 degrees F (46 degrees C).
  • Cover yogurt and refrigerate until cooled and thickened to desired consistency, 1 to 3 hours.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 664mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 940mg