Every 2 weeks in our household we make 3 gallons of plain yogurt. Why would we do that? Simple…..
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Homemade yogurt is healthier for you with no additives or preservatives or sugars
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Its less expensive
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No packaging waste
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It tastes better
Let’s begin……………
This recipe makes 4 quart jars of homemade yogurt—–which will last about a month unopened in your refrigerator.
Ingredients
1 gallon of milk ( I use whole or 2% depending upon what I have)
1 6 oz carton of plain name brand yogurt
Supplies
4 quart jars
large stockpot to heat the milk in
a candy thermometer
First sterilize your equipment. You can place your jars and lids in a stock pot and about 2 inches of water then boil for 10 minutes.
Next, you need to heat the milk to a temperature of 185 degrees. Use a heavy bottomed pot to avoid burning.
Place your pan in a sink filled with cold water until the temperature has dropped to 120 degrees.
In a small bowl, place the plain, store bought yogurt.
Once mixed, its time to pour it into the jars.
Have a cooler filled with about an inch of hot water.
When time is done, place yogurt in refrigerator and let chill. The longer you wait, the thicker the outcome.
Your yogurt should look like this..
Our family likes strawberry sauce, which is real easy to make…..
In food processor or blender, add strawberries, cup of raw sugar, and some juice concentrate. Blend until smooth.
We also top it off with homemade grape nuts cereal.
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Your site is very encouraging! I checked out the EP all in one homeschool stuff last night and I think we may do that next year. I’ve had milk sitting in my fridge to make homemade yogurt with for 3 weeks and if I don’t do something soon, it will turn into something that we really don’t want to eat. I saw your recipe and wondered if you’d consider doing a step by step video on how to make it? …with all of the extra time you have trouble filling… 😉 The kids and I love watching cooking videos and doing the steps along with them. Anyway, just thought I’d ask.
Thanks so much,
Tami Kates
Thank you Tami, I will have to put that on my “to-do” list. I am wanting to do more videos as time allows, we will see what happens. Be blessed
Do you simply make up a gallon of milk using the powdered milk and then use that as directed in your recipe? I bought a 50lb. bag of powdered milk, this would be a great way to use it!
Thanks,
Jennifer L.
Yes that is exactly what I do. By using the powdered milk, the yogurt is “thinner” but still tastes fine. If you want a thicker consistency use whole or half percent milk. Enjoy it!
Have you ever frozen the yogurt? I am the only one in my house that likes it and I do not want to waste any. Thank you for all the great tips and meal ideas.
I have made it into smoothie pops and the kids like it. Or make smaller portions
How much plain yogurt do you mix in?
for one big pot, which is about a gallon and half of milk I like to use half of one of those bigger yogurt containers. It is 32 oz container, so I add 16 oz.
Hi Amy! I am very interested in making homemade yogurt (store bought is so expensive) can’t wait to start…Do you ever flavor the yogurt? How long does it usually stay good in the fridge?
I don’t because we always use fruit puree for topping. It will last 6 weeks in cold refrigerator:)
Hi!
I am on a low carb journey for my family, and I was curious what the nutritional information on this yogurt would be!
I don’t know that information:( Sorry
Hi Amy!
I am wondering if you still make your yogurt this way or if you now make it in your Instant Pot?
Thank you so much for having your blog and YouTube channel – you inspire me!! 💗
I would…but what happened is I got rid of my hard cooler??!?!? So I haven’t done it in my soft coolers yet..I just make a smaller batch in the pressure cooker.
hey amy howlong does the yogurt stay inthe fridge before going bad?
it will last 6 weeks in clean container