Learn How to Make Yogurt with this tutorial using the super easy heating pad method, or even an Instant Pot. You can always adjust the tartness and flavor to your liking!
Author:Tiffany
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:24 hours
Total Time:24 hours 20 minutes
Yield:4 quarts1x
Category:Snacks
Method:Bowl
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 gallon of whole milk 1 cup whole yogurt
Instructions
Pour one gallon of milk into a large pot.
Heat milk on medium high heat until the milk reads 160 degrees 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 1/4 cup of whole yogurt into each glass jar.
Remove the milk from the heat when it reaches 160 degrees 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 two 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!