How to Make Homemade Yogurt with Just 2 Ingredients – Simple Stovetop Method
Creamy, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make, this homemade yogurt is a wholesome staple for any kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create rich, flavorful yogurt at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought varieties. Enjoy it on its own, with fresh fruit, or as part of a nourishing breakfast.
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My Approach
We use homemade yogurt for just about everything in our house. It is the base for smoothies, and my kids love mixing it with fresh fruit for a simple and delicious snack. Not only is it versatile and budget-friendly, but it is also a great source of probiotics that support gut health and healthy digestion. What I love most is how easy it is to make. Just about 30 minutes of hands-on time, and you have creamy, homemade yogurt ready to enjoy throughout the week.
Health Benefits of Yogurt
Yogurt is more than just a delicious snack. It is packed with nutrients that support overall health. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, potassium, and B vitamins. Yogurt also contains beneficial probiotics, which are live bacteria that help support a healthy gut microbiome. A healthy gut can aid digestion, support the immune system, and contribute to overall well-being.
Including yogurt in your diet may help improve digestive health, increase feelings of fullness, and provide important nutrients for strong bones and muscles. Whether enjoyed on its own, blended into smoothies, or paired with fruit, homemade yogurt is a simple and nourishing addition to a balanced diet.
A Note about Yogurt Starters
If this is your first time making homemade yogurt, simply use a plain organic yogurt from the store that contains live active cultures as your starter. Once you have made your own batch, there is no need to keep buying starter yogurt. Before finishing the jar, set aside about 4 tablespoons of your homemade yogurt and use it as the starter for your next batch. You can continue doing this with each batch, making homemade yogurt even more economical and convenient.
This homemade yogurt is creamy, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a protein-rich yogurt packed with probiotics to support gut health. Enjoy it for breakfast, blend it into smoothies, or pair it with fruit for a wholesome snack.
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (starter)
- 1 Pour the milk into a heavy-bottom pot and heat it over medium heat until starts boiling.Cool the Milk
- 2
Remove the pot from heat and let the milk cool until it i safe to touch with your fingers. You will notice a small milk layer that forms on the top. You can either remove it or keep it. It doesn't change the taste or texture.
Add the Starter- 3
Add the starter straight into the pot and mix well.
Incubate the Yogurt- 4
Cover the pot and keep it in a warm place for 6–8 hours, or overnight, until the yogurt thickens.Chill the Yogurt- 5
Transfer the yogurt to clean jars and store in the refrigerator.Save Starter for Next Batch- 6
Before finishing the jar, save about 4 tablespoons of yogurt to use as the starter for your next batch.NoteI prefer using whole milk because it produces a richer, creamier yogurt.
Low-fat or 2% milk can also be used, but the yogurt may be slightly thinner in texture.
For the best results, use a plain yogurt starter that contains live active cultures.
Homemade yogurt will continue to thicken as it chills in the refrigerator.Save about 4 tablespoons from each batch to use as the starter for your next batch.
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