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Yogurt Ingredient

Yogurt Ingredients: 2 Secrets Revealed


  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 12 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn to make creamy, tangy homemade yogurt with just two simple ingredients: fresh milk and plain Greek yogurt. This easy recipe is preservative-free and packed with probiotics for gut health.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 liter Fresh Milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt (no sugar, with live culture)

Instructions

  1. Heat fresh milk over low heat until it reaches 80°C (180°F).
  2. Remove from heat and let it cool to 40°C (104°F).
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of warm fresh milk with 2-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Pour the yogurt starter mixture into the remaining warm milk and stir gently until well combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a clean airtight jar.
  6. Cover the jar with a clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm, draft-free spot for 8 to 12 hours to ferment.
  7. After fermentation, chill the yogurt in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours before serving.
  8. For a thicker texture, strain the yogurt using cheesecloth before chilling.

Notes

  • Use high-quality, pasteurized fresh milk. Avoid UHT milk. Whole milk yields richer yogurt.
  • Ensure the Greek yogurt starter contains live active cultures and is plain, without sugar or flavors.
  • The longer the yogurt ferments, the tangier and thicker it will become.
  • Homemade yogurt should be consumed within 7 to 10 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: yogurt, homemade yogurt, Greek yogurt, milk, probiotics, fermentation, starter culture, dairy