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❤️ Homemade Yogurt

This DIY yogurt method is incredibly easy and requires no special equipment!

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❤️ Homemade Yogurt: Simple & Budget-Friendly!

This DIY yogurt method is incredibly easy and requires no special equipment!

Basic Homemade Yogurt Recipe

This foolproof method uses just your room heater and common kitchen items!

  • 1 liter milk (whole milk works best)
  • 2 tablespoons store-bought plain yogurt (with live active cultures)


Equipment needed:

  • Clean glass jar with lid
  • Steel cooking bowl (larger than the jar)
  • Spoon
  • Room heater (electric or gas)
  • Kitchen thermometer (if available)


Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk in a pot until it just begins to boil (around 85°C/185°F), then let it cool to about 45°C/113°F (lukewarm; you should be able to keep your finger in it comfortably).
  2. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of store-bought yogurt until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into your clean glass jar and seal with the lid.
  4. Place the glass jar inside the steel cooking bowl.
  5. Position the bowl on your heater set to the lowest temperature. The steel bowl will help distribute the heat evenly without cooking the yogurt.
  6. Leave for 8-12 hours (overnight works well). The longer it sits, the more sour it will become.
  7. Once set, refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight) before serving. It will thicken further as it chills.

Flavor Variation

Love fruity yogurt? This version is for you! 🍓

  • Basic homemade yogurt
  • Fresh or frozen fruit of your choice
  • Honey/Maple Syrup (optional)


Instructions:

  1. Take your chilled homemade yogurt and stir until smooth.
  2. Mash your chosen fruit (berries work great!) and fold into the yogurt.
  3. Add honey or maple syrup as desired (optional).
  4. For best flavor, let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour before eating to allow the flavors to fuse.



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