Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own creamy homemade yogurt. This easy recipe requires no yogurt maker and uses just a few basic ingredients typically found in your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, this natural yogurt is a nutritious choice that everyone in the family will love. With its smooth texture and authentic taste, homemade yogurt stands out as a healthy staple in your culinary repertoire. Customize it with fresh fruits, honey, or granola to suit your taste. Embrace the joy of this simple yet versatile recipe and enjoy the benefits of probiotics without any preservatives.

Ingredients

Scale

1 liter whole milk
1 pot natural yogurt (as a starter culture)
60 g sugar (optional)

Instructions

Heat 1 liter of whole milk in a saucepan until it reaches about 40°C (104°F). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix the pot of natural yogurt with a small amount of warm milk until smooth.
Combine the yogurt mixture with the rest of the warm milk in the saucepan. If desired, add 60 g of sugar and stir gently.
Pour the mixture into glass jars and cover them with a clean cloth or lid. Place them in a warm spot (like an off oven) for about 8 to 12 hours to ferment.
Once fermentation is complete, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Fermentation
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 100
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in vanilla extract or fruit puree before refrigeration. Store homemade yogurt in airtight glass containers for up to two weeks. Experiment with different types of milk like low-fat or almond milk for variations.