Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (946ml) Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Plain Yogurt (with live and active cultures)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons powdered milk
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, sugar)

Instructions:

  1. Gently heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 180-200°F (82-93°C). Use a thermometer to monitor. Whisk occasionally to prevent scorching.
  2. Remove from heat and let the milk cool down to 110-115°F (43-46°C).
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the yogurt starter with a little of the cooled milk until smooth.
  4. Gently stir the starter mixture into the cooled milk. Add the optional powdered milk and sweetener if desired.
  5. Preheat oven to 170 degrees, then immediately turn oven off. Place your covered vessel of yogurt into the oven and allow to culture for 4-12 hours.
  6. Once the yogurt has reached your desired tartness, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to stop the culturing process and allow it to thicken.
  7. Serve and enjoy your homemade yogurt!