Homemade Plain Yogurt
Learning how to make yogurt at home is simple with this easy homemade yogurt 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.
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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 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
