Easy Homemade Yogurt

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
6 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:
6 hrs 45 mins

Servings:
16

Yield:
16 cups

Ingredients

Directions

Pour milk into a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes; do not let it boil over.

Remove from the heat and let sit until you can leave your finger dipped into the milk for 10 to 15 seconds without it burning, 30 to 60 minutes. Pour in yogurt; there's no need to stir.

Put the lid on the pot and carefully wrap a blanket around it. Place the wrapped pot in a slightly warm place where it will be undisturbed for 6 to 10 hours; overnight is best. Then transfer to the refrigerator to allow the yogurt to continue to thicken.

Cook’s Note

You can leave a wooden spoon in the pot so the milk doesn't boil over in Step 1.

I usually leave the yogurt in the fridge for 1 to 2 days before I use it, but this is not required.

Be careful! Because this is homemade, the yogurt will get sour after about 7 to 10 days. Use it up by then, but keep a cup for next time. It's okay if the yogurt base you use the next time is sour. The yogurt will be fine.

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