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Homemade 2-Ingredient Yogurt Recipe Makes a Lot and Is Easy to Make.

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Homemade 2-Ingredient Yogurt

Making homemade yogurt is surprisingly simple: you only need milk and a small amount of plain yogurt with live active cultures. With the right temperature and a little patience, you’ll get a creamy, tangy yogurt you can enjoy all week.

Homemade 2-Ingredient Yogurt Recipe Makes a Lot and Is Easy to Make.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 liter) whole milk (best results with fresh milk; avoid ultra-pasteurized if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (store-bought or saved from a previous batch)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Heat the milk (to prepare for fermentation)
    Pour the milk into a large saucepan and warm it over medium heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Stir from time to time so it doesn’t stick or burn.
    This heating step helps remove unwanted bacteria and improves the milk’s texture for culturing.

  2. Cool the milk (to the right starter temperature)
    Take the pot off the heat and let the milk cool to 110°F (43°C). For faster cooling, set the pot into a cold water bath and stir gently so the temperature drops evenly.

  3. Mix in the yogurt starter
    In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons yogurt with a few tablespoons of the cooled milk to loosen it and make it smooth. Then whisk this mixture gently back into the rest of the milk.

  4. Incubate until set
    Pour the mixture into a clean container with a lid. Keep it at a steady 100–110°F (37–43°C) by using one of these options:

    • Wrap the container in a towel and place it in a warm spot
    • Put it in an oven with the light on
    • Use a yogurt maker

    Let it rest undisturbed for 6–12 hours, depending on how thick and tangy you like your yogurt.

  5. Chill and store
    Once the yogurt has set, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to help it firm up. Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tips for Better Homemade Yogurt

  • Save a few tablespoons of your finished yogurt to use as a starter for the next batch.
  • Prefer thick, Greek-style yogurt? Strain it through cheesecloth (or a fine mesh strainer) for 2–4 hours.

Nutrition & Time

  • Active prep time: 10 minutes
  • Incubation: 6–12 hours
  • Total time: about 12 hours
  • Calories: ~80 kcal per 1/2 cup serving
  • Servings: 8

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