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Make-your-own Yoghurt

Ingredients

  • 900 ml full fat milk
  • ¼ cup plain yoghurt - make sure it has live cultures - we used The Collective Straight Up yoghurt

Instructions

  • HEAT IT
    Heat milk in a medium pot on low heat for 7-10 mins, until a skin slightly forms on the surface. It should be about 85°C - do not let it boil.
  • COOL IT
    Remove pot from heat and allow to cool until it is lukewarm to touch and it has stopped steaming, about 40°C.
  • SHAKE IT
    Place yoghurt in a 1-litre container, add half the warm milk and shake to combine. Add remaining warm milk and shake gently.
  • FERMENT IT
    Wrap up in a tea towel and keep in a warm location for 12 hrs or overnight. This could be on top of your fridge / dryer, in your hot water cupboard or a sunny spot.
  • EAT IT
    Once the yoghurt has fermented overnight, move it to the fridge to cool and firm up a bit before eating. Then, keep stored in the fridge and consume within5 days.
  • Enjoy with muesli and fruit for breakfast, or use to add creaminess to curries, make a savoury dip or swirl through a dollop of jam for a delicious dessert.