Healthy Lifestyle Diets Clean-Eating Recipes Clean-Eating Recipes for Kids Clean-Eating Snacks for Kids Homemade Plain Yogurt 4.0 (1) 1 Review Learning how to make yogurt at home is simple with this recipe. To make homemade yogurt, heat milk, combine with a little bit of already-cultured yogurt and let it sit in a warm spot until the milk turns into yogurt. If you want to keep making your own homemade yogurt, save some of the last batch to help start the next batch of yogurt. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 9, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 9 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 10 hrs Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts What You'll Need to Make Plain Yogurt Making your own yogurt is easier than you might expect. For this recipe, you'll need: 4 cups of low-fat or nonfat milk and 1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat yogurt. Your homemade yogurt will take on the flavor of the plain yogurt you use in the recipe, so make sure it's one you like! You will also need a 5- to 8-cup container with a lid and a thermometer. How to Keep Your Yogurt Warm for Fermenting In order for the live active cultures (bacteria) to multiply and transform the milk to yogurt, you will need to keep the mixture in a warm environment (about 110°F) for 8-12 hours before it hits the fridge. There are a few ways to do this: Oven Method Turn your oven on to 200° for about 5 minutes, then turn it off. Add the towel-wrapped container of yogurt and if you have an oven light, turn it on for added warmth. Cooler Method Place a hot water bottle (or other small container) filled with very hot water alongside the towel-wrapped container in a small cooler. Heating Pad Method Wrap a heating pad set to High around the towel-wrapped container. How Long Does Homemade Plain Yogurt Last? Refrigerate yogurt in a covered container for up to 1 week. Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer Ingredients 4 cups nonfat or low-fat milk ¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt Directions Heat milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it is steaming, barely bubbling and registers 180 degrees F on an instant-read or candy thermometer. (Do not leave unattended—it can boil over very quickly.) Carefully pour the milk into a clean, heat-safe 5- to 8-cup container. Let stand, stirring frequently, until cooled to 110 degrees F. Combine yogurt with 1/2 cup of the 110 degrees milk in a small bowl, then stir the mixture back into the warm milk. Cover the container and wrap in a clean kitchen towel to help keep it warm. Place in a very warm place and let stand, undisturbed, until thickened and tangy, at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. The yogurt will thicken a bit more in the refrigerator. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 137 Calories 19g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 137 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Total Sugars 19g Protein 14g 28% Sodium 189mg 8% Potassium 625mg 13% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved