Best 4 Homemade Yogurt In A Cooler Recipes

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Homemade yogurt is a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have fresh, creamy yogurt without any additives or preservatives. This article provides two simple recipes for making homemade yogurt in a cooler, one using a yogurt maker and one using a slow cooker. Both methods are easy to follow and result in delicious, probiotic-rich yogurt. The yogurt maker method is a bit more hands-off, while the slow cooker method allows for more customization. No matter which method you choose, you'll be able to enjoy delicious, homemade yogurt in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY HOMEMADE YOGURT



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Homemade yogurt is a snap to make. All you really need is good quality milk, a few spoonfuls of your favorite plain yogurt to use as a starter culture, and some time to let it sit. You can substitute low-fat milk here if you'd rather; 2 percent works a lot better than 1 percent. Skim milk will give you a thinner yogurt, though if you add some dry milk powder to the milk as it heats (about 1/2 cup), that will help thicken it. Creamline (non-homogenized milk) will give you a cream top on your yogurt. Homogenized milk is smooth throughout.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy, snack, project

Time 20m

Yield 1 3/4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 quarts whole milk, the fresher the better
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
3 to 4 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt with live and active cultures

Steps:

  • Rub an ice cube over the inside bottom of a heavy pot to prevent scorching (or rinse the inside of the pot with cold water). Add milk and cream, if using, and bring to a bare simmer, until bubbles form around the edges, 180 to 200 degrees. Stir the milk occasionally as it heats.
  • Remove pot from heat and let cool until it feels pleasantly warm when you stick your pinkie in the milk for 10 seconds, 110 to 120 degrees. (If you think you'll need to use the pot for something else, transfer the milk to a glass or ceramic bowl, or else you can let it sit in the pot.) If you're in a hurry, you can fill your sink with ice water and let the pot of milk cool in the ice bath, stirring the milk frequently so it cools evenly.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of warm milk to a small bowl and whisk in yogurt until smooth. Stir yogurt-milk mixture back into remaining pot of warm milk. Cover pot with a large lid. Keep pot warm by wrapping it in a large towel, or setting it on a heating pad, or moving to a warm place, such as your oven with the oven light turned on. Or just set it on top of your refrigerator, which tends to be both warm and out of the way.
  • Let yogurt sit for 6 to 12 hours, until the yogurt is thick and tangy; the longer it sits, the thicker and tangier it will become. (I usually let it sit for the full 12 hours.) Transfer the pot to the refrigerator and chill for at least another 4 hours; it will continue to thicken as it chills.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

EASY HOMEMADE YOGURT



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This is a super-easy way someone taught me to make homemade yogurt that requires only 2 ingredients. Pay attention to the notes. Halve the recipe if this is your first time. Usually because store-bought yogurts have lots of additives first-time yogurts do not turn out perfectly. But save 1 cup and use it as base the next time and you will see how well it turns out.

Provided by ParsiCook

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     More Meal Ideas Recipes     DIY

Time 6h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 gallon 2% milk
1 cup plain yogurt with active cultures

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce heat and simmer, about 10 minutes; do not let it boil over.
  • Remove pot from heat and allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Dip your finger into the milk every once in a while to determine when you can leave your finger in the milk for 10 to 15 seconds without burning. Pour in the yogurt; there is no need to stir.
  • Put the lid on the pot and carefully wrap a blanket around it. Place the wrapped pot in a slightly warm place where it will be undisturbed for 6 to 10 hours; overnight is best. Transfer to the refrigerator to allow the yogurt to continue to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 110.1 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

HOMEMADE YOGURT



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Making your own yogurt may sound ambitious, but it's really not. All it takes is two ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 8h

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 quart 2 percent milk
3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Place milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until it reaches 180 degrees, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool to 115 degrees.
  • Whisk together 1 cup milk and the yogurt. Stir into remaining milk.
  • Transfer to a 1-quart mason jar. Wrap jar (without lid) in 2 clean kitchen towels, completely covering sides and top. Let stand undisturbed in a warm place until yogurt has the consistency of custard, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Refrigerate uncovered jar; when it's cool to the touch, about 30 minutes, screw on a tight-fitting lid.

HOMEMADE YOGURT



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You'll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade yogurt. Top with granola and your favorite berries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 quarts pasteurized whole milk
2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat milk over medium heat until a thermometer reads 200°, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat; let stand until a thermometer reads 112°-115°, stirring occasionally. (If desired, place pan in an ice-water bath for faster cooling.), Whisk 1 cup warm milk into yogurt until smooth; return all to pan, stirring gently. Transfer mixture to warm, clean jars, such as 1-qt. canning jars., Cover jars; place in oven. Turn on oven light to keep mixture warm, about 110°. Let stand, undisturbed, 6-24 hours or until yogurt is set, tilting jars gently to check. (Yogurt will become thicker and more tangy as it stands.), Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right milk: Whole milk or 2% milk will yield the thickest, creamiest yogurt. You can also use skim milk or plant-based milk, but the yogurt will be thinner.
  • Use a good quality yogurt starter: You can use plain yogurt, kefir, or a yogurt starter culture. Make sure the starter is fresh and active.
  • Maintain a consistent temperature: Yogurt needs to be kept at a warm temperature (around 100-110°F) in order to ferment properly. A cooler provides a good insulated environment for maintaining this temperature.
  • Let the yogurt ferment for at least 6 hours: The longer you ferment the yogurt, the tangier it will become. You can ferment it for up to 12 hours, but 6 hours is a good starting point.
  • Chill the yogurt before serving: Once the yogurt is fermented, chill it for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it thicken and develop its flavor.

Conclusion:

Making yogurt in a cooler is a simple and easy way to make delicious, healthy yogurt at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy fresh, homemade yogurt whenever you want. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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