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Homemade Yogurt in 3 Hours
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

The best creamy yogurt recipe made from scratch with just two basic ingredients!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade yogurt
Servings: 1 quart yogurt
Calories: 589 kcal
Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin
Ingredients
  • 1 qt milk
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt Tillamook/Dannon etc.
Equipment
  • Large Pot / Crock Pot
  • Jars & Lids
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Place jars into 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Remove, let cool.

  2. Heat milk to 185°F, then let cool to 120°F.

  3. Thoroughly whisk 1 tablespoon yogurt with 1/2 cup warm milk. Add the mixture to the rest of the milk and stir for 2 minutes.

  4. Pour milk into sterilized jars. Close with lid.

  5. Place jars into the crock pot or large pot. Pour enough warm (not more than 120°F) water to be 1 inch below the top of the jar.

  6. Cover the pot with lid and then a folded towel.
  7. Leave for 3 hours.
  8. Remove the jars from water and refrigerate until ready to eat.
  9. Will keep good for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Yogurt in 3 Hours
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 416mg18%
Potassium 1249mg36%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Sugar 49g54%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 1533IU31%
Calcium 1094mg109%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.