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Homemade Crock Pot Yogurt

Homemade Crock Pot Yogurt

A simple recipe for making yogurt at home using a crock pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Fermentation Time 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Global
Servings 8 cups

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • ½ cup yogurt with active, live cultures no other additives

Instructions
 

  • Pour the milk into the crock pot and heat on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, until it reaches 180°F.
  • Turn off the crock pot and let the milk cool to 110°F.
  • Whisk in the yogurt with active cultures until fully blended.
  • Cover the crock pot with a lid and wrap it in a thick towel to maintain warmth. Let it sit undisturbed for 8 hours.
  • After fermentation, refrigerate the yogurt for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For thicker yogurt, strain it through cheesecloth for 1-2 hours after fermentation.
Keyword crock pot yogurt, easy yogurt recipe, homemade yogurt