Homemade Yogurt Recipe
Description:
🥣 Looking for a healthy and delicious addition to your diet? Look no further! Homemade yogurt is a versatile treat that can be customized with spices, fruits, veggies, or anything else you fancy. Not only is it great on its own, but it also works wonders when added to recipes, giving them a creamy, tangy twist. Many indigenous cultures have been enjoying fresh yogurt for centuries, and once you taste this homemade version, you’ll understand why!
Cooking Times:
| Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|
| 6 hours | 6 hours 15 min |
Ingredients:
- 1 quart milk
- 1/4 cup yogurt (for starter)
- 1/2 – 1 cup powdered milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions:
- 🥛 In a pot, combine the liquid milk and powdered milk over medium heat on the stove.
- 🌡️ Preheat your oven or toaster oven to the “warm” setting (around 100-150 degrees F).
- 🥣 Once the milk starts to froth and threatens to boil over, remove it from the stove. Let it cool down, either naturally or in an ice bath, until the pan is warm to the touch but not too hot.
- 👩🍳 In a very clean Tupperware container, combine the cooled milk with the yogurt, stirring gently.
- 🔒 Cover the container tightly with its lid.
- 🌟 Place the covered container in the preheated oven, leaving it for about 6 hours. This is where the magic happens!
- ❄️ After the incubation period, your yogurt should be thick and creamy. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes for Perfect Yogurt:
- 🌡️ The ideal incubation temperature for yogurt is around 115 degrees F, give or take 10 degrees. If you don’t have an oven, get creative!
- ☀️ During the summertime, a sunny spot outdoors can serve as a perfect incubator for your yogurt.
- ❄️ In colder months, consider placing the container near a radiator or wood stove to maintain the right temperature.
- 🥣 A crockpot is another excellent option for incubating your yogurt. Fill the crockpot halfway with water, then place your covered yogurt container inside. Be sure the water doesn’t seep into the yogurt. Use a thermometer to monitor the water temperature, adjusting the crockpot settings as needed during the incubation time.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 879.2
- Fat: 38.2g
- Saturated Fat: 23.8g
- Cholesterol: 156.6mg
- Sodium: 827.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 79.4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 34g
- Protein: 55.8g
Enjoy the creamy goodness of this homemade yogurt! Whether eaten plain, mixed with fruits, or used in cooking, it’s a nutritious and versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. 🥄✨
