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Easy Homemade Yogurt

Making homemade yogurt can't get easier than this recipe — you're just two ingredients, a few easy steps, and a bit of patience away from creamy goodness!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures starter

Method
 

  1. Pour the milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Slowly heat over medium, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  2. Once the milk reaches a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Keep an eye out—do not let it boil over!
  3. Remove the pot from heat and let the milk cool to around 110°F (43°C).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the plain yogurt starter until smooth. Stir it into the cooled milk until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a glass or ceramic container, cover loosely, and place in a warm environment for 6–8 hours.
  6. After incubation, the yogurt should be thick and tangy. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.
  7. Serve chilled, and enjoy your homemade yogurt with toppings of choice.
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