Homemade Natural Yoghurt (No Yoghurt Maker Needed)
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- 7 days ago
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Making your own homemade natural yoghurt might sound complicated, but it’s surprisingly simple. With just a few basic ingredients and a thermos, you can create creamy, natural yoghurt at home, no yoghurt maker required.
This recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or cooking, and allows you to control ingredients, texture, and fermentation time to suit your taste.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No yoghurt maker required
Simple ingredients
Customisable thickness and flavour
Budget-friendly and homemade
Perfect for breakfast or everyday use
Serves: 4 | Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 15 min | Total time: 20 min
Ingredients
1 cups litre (244 ml*) full cream milk
50 g powdered milk
3 tablespoons natural yoghurt with live cultures
*Measurement as listed in source recipe.
Method
Prepare the cooling bath
Fill your sink with cold water and add a couple of ice packs. Set aside.
Heat the milk
Place the milk and powdered milk into a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Insert a thermometer and heat the mixture to 90°C (194°F), stirring occasionally. Hold this temperature for 5 minutes.
Cool and inoculate
Remove the saucepan from the heat and place it in the prepared sink. Stir gently until the temperature drops to 46°C (115°F). Remove from the water and whisk in the yoghurt until fully combined.
Ferment
Pour the mixture into a thermos, seal, and leave undisturbed for 6 hours. Once set, decant into jars or sealed containers and refrigerate.
Tips & Variations
Creamier texture: If the yoghurt looks slightly lumpy when decanting, whisk before refrigerating
Thicker yoghurt: Strain through muslin or cheesecloth for 2 hours
Stronger flavour: Leave to ferment for up to 12 hours
Lower fat option: Can be made with skim milk (texture will be thinner)
Source
Adapted from: Delicious Everyday – Homemade Natural Yoghurt
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