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Easy Homemade Yogurt Recipe: Make Creamy, Delicious Yogurt at Home
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Easy Homemade Yogurt Recipe: Make Creamy, Delicious Yogurt at Home
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Easy Homemade Yogurt Recipe: Make Creamy, Delicious Yogurt at Home

Learn how to make fresh, creamy homemade yogurt with this easy-to-follow recipe. The key is precise temperature control for perfect fermentation, not strict measurements. All you need are two simple ingredients: milk and a starter yogurt. This recipe provides a ratio of 5 liters of milk to 3 heaped tablespoons of yogurt for a consistent result.
#Yogurt
#Homemade
#Dairy
#Fermented
#Healthy
#Easy
#DIY
Freshly made yogurt in a pot
Freshly made yogurt in a pot

Recipe Information

50m
Prep Time
12h
Cook Time
12h 50m
Total Time
25
Servings
Medium
Homemade Dairy
English
Nutrition (per serving)
120
Calories
8g
Protein
12g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Creamy homemade yogurt
Creamy homemade yogurt

Ingredients

  • Milk
    (Whole milk recommended for best results)

    5 liters
  • Yogurt
    (Use as a starter, ensure it contains live cultures)

    3 heaped tablespoons
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Servings: 25
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Pot wrapped for fermentation
Pot wrapped for fermentation

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat up the milk in a large pot to exactly 85ยฐC. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Heat up the milk in a large pot to exactly 85ยฐC. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
    15m

    Use a food thermometer for accuracy.
  • 2

    Allow the heated milk to cool down to 46ยฐC. It's crucial that the temperature is not hotter than 46ยฐC and not cooler than 40ยฐC.
    Step 2 visual
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    Allow the heated milk to cool down to 46ยฐC. It's crucial that the temperature is not hotter than 46ยฐC and not cooler than 40ยฐC.
    30m

    Cooling in an ice bath can speed up the process.
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  • 3

    Once the milk reaches the correct temperature, whisk in your yogurt starter thoroughly until well combined.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Once the milk reaches the correct temperature, whisk in your yogurt starter thoroughly until well combined.
    2m

    Ensure the starter yogurt is at room temperature.
  • 4

    Put a lid onto the pot, wrap it tightly in a towel, and place it into an esky (cooler) or oven with just the light on to keep it warm.
    Step 4 visual
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    Put a lid onto the pot, wrap it tightly in a towel, and place it into an esky (cooler) or oven with just the light on to keep it warm.
    3m

    Maintaining a consistent warm temperature is key for fermentation.
  • 5

    Allow the yogurt to set for 8 to 20 hours. The longer it sets, the thicker and tangier it will become. Once set, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
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    12h
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    Allow the yogurt to set for 8 to 20 hours. The longer it sets, the thicker and tangier it will become. Once set, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
    12h

    Do not disturb the pot during the setting period.
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