Homemade Yogurt

Discover the joy of crafting your own creamy, probiotic-rich yogurt at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can enjoy a healthier and more flavorful alternative to store-bought yogurt. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making yogurt, from heating the milk to fermenting and flavoring.

Ingredients:

Yogurt Base:

Flavored Yogurt (Optional):

Instructions:

1. Heat the Milk:

   • Heat 1 liter of whole milk in a saucepan until it reaches just below boiling.
   • Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

2. Mix in the Starter:

   • Combine the remaining 1 liter of room temperature milk with the yogurt starter culture.
   • Whisk until smooth.

3. Combine and Ferment:

   • Pour the yogurt mixture into the cooled milk, stirring gently.
   • Cover the bowl and place it in a warm, draft-free area for 24 hours.

4. Check and Flavor (Optional):

   • After 24 hours, check the yogurt’s consistency.
   • For flavored yogurt, mix half of the plain yogurt with powdered juice.

5. Serve and Store:

   • Transfer the yogurt to clean containers.
   • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.