Description

This easy homemade yogurt recipe yields fresh, creamy, and customizable yogurt with just two ingredients. Whether you prefer it plain, Greek-style, or flavored, it’s a healthy and satisfying treat you can make in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk (or preferred milk)

2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live cultures

Optional: 1/4 cup powdered milk (for creaminess)

Optional: 2 tablespoons sugar (for slight sweetness)

For Greek yogurt: cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer

Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for extra richness)

For flavored yogurt: 1/4 cup fruit puree + 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

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Instructions

Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Do not boil. Remove from heat.
Let the milk cool to 110°F (43°C).
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons yogurt with a little cooled milk, then whisk it into the pot of milk.
Pour the mixture into a clean container, cover, and place in a warm spot (like an oven with the light on). Let it sit undisturbed for 4–12 hours until thickened.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up the texture.
For Greek-style yogurt: strain the chilled yogurt through cheesecloth for 1–2 hours to remove whey.
For flavored yogurt: stir in fruit puree and sweeteners once chilled. Mix well before serving.

Notes

Use plant-based milk and a dairy-free starter for vegan yogurt.
Add vanilla extract or spices for extra flavor.
Layer with fruit and granola for parfaits.
Don’t sweeten before fermentation—add it afterward.
Save 2 tbsp of finished yogurt to use as a starter for the next batch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Culturing
Cuisine: Universal

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg