Homemade yogurt from 2 ingredients – without a yogurt maker and without unnecessary chemicals

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Homemade yogurt from 2 ingredients – without a yogurt maker and without unnecessary chemicals recept

Name: Homemade yogurt from 2 ingredients – without a yogurt maker and without unnecessary chemicals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 ml whole milk; 2 tablespoons sour cream (live cultures)

Easy to prepare
4 serving
15 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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A simple recipe for homemade yogurt from two ingredients: whole milk and sour cream. Step-by-step instructions, timings, number of servings, and tips for thickening and flavoring.

Do you want fresh, creamy yogurt without additives and without a yogurt maker? All you need is whole milk, a bit of sour cream as a starter and 24 hours of rest in a warm place. The result is a smooth, naturally thick yogurt that you can easily flavor with fruit, honey or nuts – and from a few tablespoons of the finished product you can make another batch.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

800 ml whole milk
2 tablespoons sour cream (live cultures)

Preparation procedure

Heating the milk Bring the milk to a boil, then remove from heat and let it cool to about 30–35 °C (pleasantly warm to the touch).
Inoculating with the culture Whisk 2 tablespoons of sour cream into the lukewarm milk until smooth.
Fermentation Cover the container (lid/cloth), place it in a warm draught-free spot and leave it to stand for 24 hours. Ideal is a switched-off oven with the light on, by a radiator, or the container wrapped in a blanket.
Cooling and serving Stir the set yogurt, transfer to the fridge and let cool for at least 2 hours. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings.

Tips:

For a thicker “Greek” style, strain the yogurt through cheesecloth/filter for 2–4 hours in the fridge.
For the next batch, use 2 tablespoons of your own yogurt instead of sour cream.
Pay attention to the cleanliness of containers and utensils; store in the fridge and consume within 5–7 days.

Total preparation time

Active: 10–15 min
Fermentation: 24 h
Chilling: 2 h
Total: approx. 26 hours

Number of servings

4 servings (approx. 200 ml per serving)

Conclusion

Homemade yogurt from two ingredients is surprisingly easy and very versatile. You can make the basic version without special equipment, just a bit of patience. Enjoy it plain, with fruit, honey or in morning bowls with granola – and don’t forget to set aside a few tablespoons as a starter for next time.