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How to Make Yogurt

This is a delicious, quick (45min), and easy way to make a lot of fresh yogurt (2 quarts!).

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Step 1 of 13
Heat 1/2 gallon of whole milk on high heat.

Heat 1/2 gallon of whole milk on high heat.

Step 2 of 13
Sanitize 1 quart glass jars.

Sanitize 1 quart glass jars.

Step 3 of 13
Stir occasionally.

Stir occasionally.

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Put 1 tablespoon of live culture (existing yogurt...I use Greek yogurt) in 1 quart jar.

Put 1 tablespoon of live culture (existing yogurt...I use Greek yogurt) in 1 quart jar.

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Heat to about 190 degrees (or just before a simmer).

Heat to about 190 degrees (or just before a simmer).

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Let cool to about 130 degrees, or until you can put your finger in no longer than 2 seconds.

Let cool to about 130 degrees, or until you can put your finger in no longer than 2 seconds.

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Stir occasionally to cool faster and prevent film from forming on surface.

Stir occasionally to cool faster and prevent film from forming on surface.

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Pour heated milk into jars and cap.

Pour heated milk into jars and cap.

Step 9 of 13
Shake.

Shake.

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1/2 gallon makes 2 quarts...I drank some before I started :)

1/2 gallon makes 2 quarts...I drank some before I started :)

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Incubate for 8 hours (I wrap jars in a blanket...)

Incubate for 8 hours (I wrap jars in a blanket...)

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(...and place blanket and jars in a big pot)

(...and place blanket and jars in a big pot)

Step 13 of 13
Let sit undisturbed for 8 hours, then refrigerate :)

Let sit undisturbed for 8 hours, then refrigerate :)

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½ Gallons Whole milk

2 Tablespoons Live culture (yogurt)

1 Pot

2 Jar and lid

Margaret Seelie

I think it's worth the time since it make 2 quarts for about $3.50, and a small tub of Greek yogurt costs $4.00.

(author) 12 months ago

Margaret Seelie

The consistency is not as thick as Greek yogurt, but tastes very similar and delicious!

(author) 12 months ago

Jennie I.

What is the consistency like when it is finished incubating? Is it similar to Greek yogurt?

Jennie I. 12 months ago

Waldo Bravo

It probably is good, but I'm asking "is it worth it?" I'm running low on supplies at the moment

Waldo Bravo 12 months ago

George Murray

Yum! Next time in Oakland I'll be asking for some yogurt. ;)

George Murray 12 months ago

Liz P

Homemade yogurt is so delicious... You make it look easy~ I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing ✨

Liz P 12 months ago

Karrie K.

Is there butter in that? Looks like it, and I don't see it on the supplies tab..just curious

Karrie K. 11 months ago

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