How to Make Homemade Yogurt

It’s super simple to make homemade yogurt right in your own kitchen! After making a batch or two, you’ll see why making your own is so much better!

Course Toppings

Cuisine American

Difficulty Easy

Method Cooking

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 93kcal

Author Kaleb

5 ½ cups 2% milk
3 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
⅓ cup plain yogurt room temperature (I prefer the Siggi’s brand (affiliate link))

In a 4-quart kettle, heat the milk to 180-185°F. Once at temperature, immediately remove the milk from the heat. Cool to 110-115°F. To speed up the cooling, place the kettle in an ice water bath.
When at 110-115°F, whisk in dry milk and yogurt until smooth.
Keep the mixture at 110-115°F for 4-8 hours until thick with a slight tangy smell. To keep warm, turn on the oven to the lowest temperature setting. Once heated, turn the oven off and set the kettle in the oven with the lid on. Close the oven door and check the temperature of the yogurt every hour. If needed, heat the oven again and turn off.
When the yogurt has fermented for the desired time, remove from the oven and pour in a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Strain 2-6 hours depending on the thickness desired.
Once strained, place in an airtight container and enjoy.