Crockpot Yogurt
Making Yogurt at home is super easy when you are making crock pot yogurt. This Homemade yogurt recipe is super easy and anyone can make it with a crock pot.
Servings: 16
Cost: $3.18, $0.20 per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ Gallon milk (or 8 cups – whole or 2%)
- ½ cup yogurt (It has to have live cultures in it. Just check the label. It will not work unless you have the live cultures.)
- 1 unflavored gelatin
- 1 bath towel
- a crockpot (I used a 6 quart)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 2½ hours.
- Unplug the slow cooker, leaving the lid on, and let the milk rest undisturbed for 3 hours.
- Remove 2 cups of the warm milk from the slow cooker and place it in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the yogurt into the warm milk until smooth. If using, whisk in the unflavored gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour the yogurt mixture back into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Replace the lid, keeping the slow cooker unplugged. Wrap a clean bath towel completely around the slow cooker to insulate it.
- Let the yogurt culture undisturbed for 8 hours.
- Transfer the yogurt to airtight containers and refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Serve plain or add your favorite flavorings before serving.
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Notes
Making yogurt at home is really easy and very frugal friendly! I can't wait to hear what you think about this recipe.
Tip: The unflavored gelatin is optional but helps create a thicker, creamier yogurt that is more similar to store-bought yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 168mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 143mg
