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yogurt recipe

Homemade yogurt

Making your own creamy yogurt is not as difficult as you might think, on the contrary.. You need very few ingredients, it's so easy and delicious!
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Preparation10 minutes
Cook time10 minutes
Waiting time10 hours
Total time10 hours 20 minutes
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Ingredients

1 liter
  • 1.5 liters fresh whole milk
  • 1.5 tbsp yogurt (with active cultures!)
  • Optional: flavorings such as vanilla extract, honey, fresh fruit, etc.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Instant pot
  • Glass jars

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Bring your milk it to a boil in a saucepan or instant pot. Turn of the heat.
  • Let the milk cool to 42 degrees Celsius / 107 Fahrenheit using a kitchen thermometer.
  • Add the yogurt and stir well with a whisk or fork.
  • Optional: You can add honey or vanilla to taste.
  • If using an instant pot, close the lid (make sure the valve is open) and set it to the yogurt setting for 8 to 10 hours.
  • If you don't have an instant pot, put the lid on the pan and cover the warm pan with a thick blanket or an old-fashioned hay box to keep the milk nice and warm and allow the yogurt bacteria to do their work.
  • After about 8 hours, the yogurt is ready. I often do this at night and the next morning you have delicious yogurt. Note: It really doesn't matter if you leave it an hour or two longer. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Proteins: 37g | Fats: 15g | Saturated fats: 11g

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