Simple Homemade Yogurt Recipe

Name: Simple Homemade Yogurt Recipe
Total time: 6 hrs 45 mins
Ingredients: 1 gallon 2% milk; 1 cup plain yogurt with active cultures

This straightforward method for homemade yogurt requires only two ingredients. If it's your first attempt, start with half the recipe. Store-bought yogurts often contain additives, which can sometimes affect your first batch. However, reserving one cup as a starter for your next batch will greatly improve the outcome. Be sure to check out the tips below for optimal results!

Total time6 hrs 45 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield16 cups, 16

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Ingredients

1 gallon 2% milk
1 cup plain yogurt with active cultures

Instructions

Pour milk into a pot, stirring occasionally, and bring to a boil to prevent sticking. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, ensuring it doesn't boil over.
Remove from heat and let cool until you can keep your finger dipped in the milk for 10 to 15 seconds without burning, approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Pour in the yogurt starter; no need to stir.
Cover the pot and wrap it carefully in a blanket. Place the wrapped pot in a slightly warm, undisturbed location for 6 to 10 hours, ideally overnight. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator to continue thickening.

Nutrition

Calories: 131 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 110 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g