Delicious and Healthy Plain Yogurt

Delicious and Healthy Plain Yogurt

25min
4 servings
Easy

Simple recipe to make homemade plain yogurt, using skim milk and plain yogurt as a starter culture, ideal for a nutritious breakfast.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Base
  • Lactose-free skim milk
  • Plain yogurt (just milk and culture)
Aditivo
  • Skim milk powder

Instructions

1
ferver

Heat the skim milk in a saucepan until the first small bubbles start forming along the edges. Turn off the heat.

5min

Dica: A heavy-bottomed pot helps retain heat better.

2
misturar

While the milk heats, mix the plain yogurt with the skim milk powder in a separate bowl. Let this mixture reach room temperature.

2min

Dica: The yogurt and powder mixture should be at room temperature before adding it to the milk.

3

If a film or skin forms on the surface of the heated milk, skim it off.

30s
4
testar_temperatura

Check the milk temperature. The ideal range for inoculation is between 42°C and 45°C. If you don't have a thermometer, insert a cleaned finger; you should be able to hold it in for 10 seconds without feeling like it's burning.

1min
45°C

Dica: The finger test works if the liquid is warm, but comfortable.

5
incorporar

Add the yogurt and milk powder mixture to the warm milk and mix well.

1min
6
encubar

Wrap the pot completely with a towel and place it inside the turned-off oven to incubate.

2min

Dica: It is crucial not to open or peek inside the oven during the incubation process.

7
fermentacao

Let the yogurt incubate for 8 to 12 hours, or until the next day, without opening the oven.

480min

Dica: The incubation time determines the final tartness and consistency of the yogurt.

8
bater

After the incubation time, whisk the yogurt vigorously with a whisk to restore its creaminess.

2min

Dica: Whisking the yogurt makes it smoother and more airy.

9
porcionar

Divide the yogurt into jars, filling them only halfway, with the intention of later adding toppings like granola and fruit.

1min 30s

Dica: Portioning halfway makes it easier to mix in accompaniments the next day.

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Dietary Info

Lactose Free

Allergens Present

Milk

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    1 kcal0%
  • Carbohydrates
    0 g0%
  • Protein
    0 g0%
  • Total Fat
    0 g0%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g0%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panelatermometrofuê

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