The best Homemade Yogurt Recipe

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🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

yogurt starter culture

🥗Healthier: homemade yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-bought yogurt

Using homemade yogurt can be a cost-effective way to start.

Put on an apron and ensure hands are clean.

Gather ingredients: 2% milk, plain yogurt, and a thermometer.

Pour 2% milk into a saucepan and place it on the stove.

Mix continuously while heating the milk to prevent burning or sticking.

Use a thermometer to check the temperature every three minutes until it reaches 180°F (82°C).

Once the milk reaches 180°F, remove it from heat and let it sit at room temperature.

Check the temperature every 10 minutes until it drops to 115°F (46°C).

Once at 115°F, add room temperature plain yogurt to the milk and mix until smooth with no clumps.

Transfer the mixture into a container and cover it tightly.

Wrap the container in a towel and let it rest overnight at room temperature for 24 hours.

The next day, refrigerate the yogurt for about 2 hours before serving.

Once chilled, the yogurt should be thick and smooth.

Serve the yogurt with a mixture of berries and optionally drizzle honey or agave on top.

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