Name: Homemade Yogurt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Whole milk 1 ½ l; Plain yogurt 5.3 oz

Ingredients

1 ½ l Whole milk
5.3 oz Plain yogurt
with live and active cultures

Homemade Yogurt

You don’t need to own a yogurt maker to make this amazing Homemade Yogurt. All you need is just two ingredients and a plastic container with a lid. Simply place the milk yogurt mixture on the countertop and let it sit. This easy recipe comes together in a snap, but it cannot be rushed. Yogurt needs at least 8 hours to ferment and thicken up. For a richer and thicker texture, you can go up to 10 hours. The longer the yogurt sits, the tangier it will become.

This straightforward recipe starts with milk. Slowly heat the whole milk until small bubbles appear around the edge. Remove from heat and let cool until warm, about 110 °F. In a small bowl, whisk together 5.3 ounces of yogurt and 4 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Stir the yogurt-milk mixture into the milk container and cover with a lid. Wrap in a thick towel and keep warm. Once set, chill in the fridge for up to 6 hours, and enjoy.

To make the Homemade Yogurt, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make Homemade Yogurt

1	Heat milk	3
In a heavy pot over medium heat, slowly heat 1 ½ liters of whole milk, stirring occasionally, until bubbles appear around the edge and steam rises from the surface or an instant-read thermometer shows 185 °F.
2	Cool milk
Remove from heat and cool the milk to 110 °F. Once cooled, transfer to a plastic container.
3	Mix some milk and yogurt	1
In a small bowl, mix together 5.03 ounces of plain yogurt and 4 tablespoons of milk until well combined.
4	Combine milk and yogurt-milk mixture	1
Pour the yogurt-milk mixture into the milk container and stir until well combined.
5	Cover and let incubate	8h
Place a lid on the container and wrap it in a large thick towel. Keep in a warm place on your countertop that stays consistently between 95-100 °F. Let the yogurt incubate for 8 to 10 hours.
6	Serve
Once the yogurt is set, keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Making Homemade Yogurt on the countertop is easy. Make a big batch of yogurt with just two ingredients and enjoy it as a healthy breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. Made it? Let us know how you like it

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!