How to Make Yogurt (Without Fancy Equipment)
An easy guide on how to make homemade yogurt. You don't need any fancy equipment with this easy yogurt recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ gallon milk more fat in the milk equals thicker yogurt
- ¼ cup store-bought yogurt*
Instructions
- Heat the milk in an uncovered heavy-bottomed pot until the milk reaches about 200 degrees F (it should be rumbling lightly, but not boiling). Stir and scrape the bottom of the pot constantly to prevent the milk from burning.
- Take the pot off the heat and allow the milk to cool to about 110 - 115 degrees (or just cool enough for you to comfortably dip your finger in the milk). Stir frequently to prevent skin forming on the milk.
- Put the yogurt in a small separate bowl and lightly whisk while the milk cools.
- Mix 1 cup of the milk in with the yogurt slowly once the milk is cooled to 110 - 115 degrees F. Whisk until fully combined. Transfer the yogurt mixture back to the pot.
- Place the covered pot in a warm, dry area for 6 hours or preferably overnight. You can leave the pot in an oven with the light turned on and wrapped in a towel for the best results.
- Stir in or strain out any whey that forms on top of the set yogurt, depending on how thick you want the yogurt. Reserve the whey for your baking!) Stir the yogurt to ensure it is smooth and creamy and put in jars and refrigerate.
- If you would like flavored or fruity yogurt, mix your additions in the jars and top with the yogurt.
Notes
*You only need store-bought yogurt the first time you make yogurt at home. After this, you can use the yogurt you've made to make more yogurt.-Store in the back of your refrigerator. Will keep for about two weeks.-To simplify my life, I've been transferring the yogurt/milk mixture directly into jars which I cover tightly and wrap in towels and leave in a warm, dry area instead of using the pot. I then flavor my yogurt in a bowl as I measure out what we want to eat that morning.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 407mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 0.004mg
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