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Homemade yogurt may save you $500/year, if you are a natural probiotic lover. Yogurt can easily be made at home without expensive yogurt maker, high quality cultures, coolers etc and . Yogurt can be made at home with just 2 ingredients.
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Homemade Yogurt

A healthy and naturally fermented yogurt recipe you can easily make at home. No yogurt maker is necessary to make a tasty homemade yogurt.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time14 hours
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of whole milk
  • 1.5 tbsp plain yogurt store-bought or from the previous batch

Instructions

  • Keep the plain (unflavored) yogurt in a bowl outside the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature. This makes the bacteria active. This is the culture.
  • Bring the milk to a boil in a deep and thick bottom saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and keep aside to cool.
  • The temperature of the milk should lower to between 110 to 115 Fahrenheit (43 to 45 Celsius).
  • If you don't have a thermometer, you may follow this method. The milk should be warm enough for you to dip your finger without burning. The milk should be warm for the bacteria to work and keep active.
  • Add the warm milk to the yogurt in the bowl. Using a spoon, mix well to distribute the culture evenly.
  • Just cover the bowl with a lid. Do not use a tight lid or close the bowl tightly.
  • Let it sit undisturbed in a warm place, preferably an oven (during cold conditions) for up to 12-14 hours or until it reaches a thick consistency and a slight tangy taste.
  • Refrigerate the yogurt to get a thick texture.
  • Serve as required.

Notes

1. For making the next batch, save a little yogurt from the previous batch.
2. Check whether the yogurt is thick after 12 hours. If not, keep it undisturbed until a thick yogurt is made.
3. While making the first batch, the fermentation process may take more time. It depends on the weather conditions, amount of active bacteria in the culture, type of milk, protein content etc. Usually, the fermentation process is faster in warm conditions.