Easy Homemade Yogurt

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This is a super-easy way to make homemade yogurt that requires only two ingredients. If this is your first time making homemade yogurt, halve the recipe. Because store-bought yogurts have lots of additives, sometimes a first attempt at homemade yogurt doesn't turn out perfectly. But save one cup of it to use as a base for the next time you make it, and you will see how well it turns out. Pay attention to the tips, below!

Submitted by ParsiCook
Updated on December 5, 2023
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4
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon 2% milk

  • 1 cup plain yogurt with active cultures

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook’s Note

You can leave a wooden spoon in the pot so the milk doesn't boil over in Step 1.

I usually leave the yogurt in the fridge for 1 to 2 days before I use it, but this is not required.

Be careful! Because this is homemade, the yogurt will get sour after about 7 to 10 days. Use it up by then, but keep a cup for next time. It's okay if the yogurt base you use the next time is sour. The yogurt will be fine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 312mg 24%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 400mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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