How long does homemade yogurt last?

The longer the culture time, the longer homemade yogurt will last. I usually make four quarts of yogurt at a time with a full 24 hours, and it lasts me a month. If you won’t be able to eat it all before it goes bad, here’s how to freeze yogurt .

How to make yogurt from yogurt?

The live cultures in the starter or existing yogurt that you add to the warm milk grow throughout the whole batch during the culturing time because of the warm temperature. Those good bacteria provide all sorts of health benefits too !

How do you make thick yogurt at home?

The longer the ferment, the thicker the yogurt will be. If you want it to be super thick, make sure you let it culture for a full 24 hours! You can also strain yogurt with a cheesecloth using this tutorial for Greek yogurt .

Is it cheaper to make yogurt at home?

If you eat a lot of it, yes! One gallon of homemade yogurt costs as much as a gallon of milk and one cup of yogurt. I can get a gallon of whole milk for $3 at ALDI , and a cup of yogurt for about $1. That means I can make one gallon of yogurt for $4. Compare this to the $4 it costs to buy one 32-ounce container of yogurt at the grocery store. You can save 75% – or $12 – every month! Choosing what to make from scratch is one of the tips that I teach in my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp. Enrollment is currently closed, but If you need help saving on groceries, sign up here for the FREE Fight Inflation Workshop . I can’t wait to share three AMAZING sessions focused on saving money on groceries NOW – despite the rising cost of food!

How to Make Yogurt at Home | 6 Easy Methods (+Video)

How to Make Yogurt

Try making this homemade yogurt recipe, which is easier than you think! It's much healthier than store-bought yogurt, and a great way to control the sweetener. Enjoy it flavored any way you like it! ::dontwastethecrumbs

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Learn how to make yogurt at home with this step-by-step tutorial. Use a heating pad, a slow cooker, an Instant Pot, and more with one of these easy homemade yogurt methods.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 4 quarts 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: Bowl
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 gallon of whole milk
1 cup whole yogurt

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Instructions

Pour 1 gallon of milk into a large pot.
Heat milk on medium high heat until the milk reads 160F on a thermometer.
Meanwhile, line the counter with a folded towel and heating pad turned on low.
Line four clean glass jars on the heating pad. Measure ¼ cup of cultured yogurt into each glass jar.
Remove the milk from the heat when it reaches 160F and allow it to cool to no cooler than 115 degrees. Pour into glass jars and stir well to combine warm milk with warmed yogurt.
Cover the jars with 2 towels, creating an incubation station.
Allow yogurt to culture for a full 24 hours before moving the jars to the fridge to cool.
Enjoy thick, creamy, and delicious homemade yogurt!

Notes

How to make yogurt using other methods:

The recipe is basically the same:

1. Warm the milk.
2. Add the starter and stir well.
3. Divide into jars (optional) and let it culture for 8-24 hours.

**Step 3 – WHERE your yogurt cultures – is the only thing that’s different:

Cooler. You’ll want to use a large cooler and add a pot of boiling water. That’s what will keep the temperature steady and warm.
Oven. Keep the oven light on. (The same reason why I use the oven light for the first rise in my einkorn sourdough.)
Slow cooker. The lowest setting possible will keep it warm. Do be careful that your low setting isn’t medium heat… if the temperature is too warm, the yogurt won’t thicken and could burn.
Instant Pot. Follow the directions that came with your machine. Many models like this one come with a specific “yogurt” function where it does the whole process for you, from start to finish!
Dehydrator. Place the jars inside and set the temperature to 100-105F. I have this dehydrator that won’t work for making yogurt, but if you have a model similar to this one where you can remove the trays, you can easily fit the jars inside!

Nutrition

Calories: 118

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