# Homemade Yogurt

This recipe explains how to make creamy yogurt at home using only two ingredients and simple steps.

- Total time: 24 min
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 liters whole milk
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active bacterial cultures

## Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat 4 liters of whole milk on the stove, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and reserve 1-2 ladles of the hot milk in a bowl; set aside to cool.
3. In another bowl, set aside 2 tablespoons of yogurt to come to room temperature.
4. Place the pot of hot milk in an ice bath to cool down.
5. Cool the milk until you can put your pinky in it for 10 seconds.
6. Add the reserved yogurt to the reserved milk and stir to combine.
7. Add the mixture to the pot of milk and whisk to combine.
8. Cover the pot with a lid, then wrap it with a couple of layers of towels or blankets.
9. Let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
10. Unwrap and transfer to the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. DO NOT OPEN THE LID.

## Equipment

- large pot
- whisk
- ladle
- small bowl
- ice bath
- lid
- towel or blanket
- fridge

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdBm9pjs/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bb3aac63-b310-455c-b020-0a402e93e8c5
- Extracted: 2025-01-06

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