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Homemade Yogurt

Learn the easy and fun steps to make your own delicious yogurt at home.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 gallon Whole Milk
  • Yogurt Starter (active yogurt - 1/4 cup or a yogurt culture)

Equipment

  • Pot for Heating the Milk
  • Thermometer (I use a standard candy thermometer)
  • 2 Large Mason Jars
  • Small Cooler
  • Spoon or wisk to stir

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Milk: Heat the milk to 180°F (82°C) - Stir frequently to prevent scalding. Allow the milk to cool to around 110°F (43°C).
  2. Inoculate and Mix: Add the yogurt starter culture to the cooled milk. Use either store-bought plain yogurt with live active cultures or a powdered yogurt starter. Transfer to Jars and Place in Cooler:
  3. Incubate your Milk: Place the jars in a pre-warmed cooler. To pre-warm, you can add warm water to the cooler - check temperature several times.
  4. Finish Your Yogurt: Maintain the temperature at around 110°F (43°C) for 4 to 6 hours. Enjoy your yogurt