How to Make Homemade Yogurt
This homemade yogurt recipe is perfectly creamy, delicious, and so easy to make with this foolproof method. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Servings: 7 servings
Equipment
- Yogurt Maker My favorite one so far!
Ingredients
- 42 ounces organic milk (whole, 2% or skim milk)
- 1 packet yogurt starter
Instructions
- Heat the milk. Pour the milk into a large glass, microwave-safe bowl. Heat the milk in the microwave on high for 10 minutes. Using an instant read thermometer, check the temperature of the milk. Keep heating in 1 to 2 minute increments until the temperature has reached 180°F (82°C).
- Cool the milk. Remove the milk and let it cool to 112 to 115°F (44 to 46°C). This process can be sped up by using an ice water bath.
- Add yogurt starter. Pour 1 cup of the milk into a small glass. Sprinkle the packet of yogurt starter on top and thoroughly mix it in.
- Combine together. Pour the small glass of milk back into the large bowl and stir to combine.
- Incubate the yogurt. Fill the glass jars of the yogurt maker. Set the timer for 7 to 9 hours. The longer you leave the yogurt, the firmer and more tangy it will become. More beneficial bacteria are also produced with a longer incubation time.
- Refrigerate yogurt. Once the incubation is complete, remove the glass jars and refrigerate. Before serving, you can add any toppings, such as fruit and granola.
Video
Notes
- Storage tip: This will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- This Eurocuisine yogurt maker is my favorite brand!
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 255mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Calcium: 209mg