This Homemade Raw Milk Yogurt recipe is a probiotic-rich food perfect for weekly meal prep. No yogurt maker or machine is needed for this budget and family-friendly food. All the benefits of raw milk are preserved in a delicious, easy to make yogurt, cultured on your very own countertop.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Culture Time12 hourshrs
Total Time12 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips
Cuisine: Traditional
Keyword: crock pot, easy, fermented, homemade, make ahead, raw milk, yogurt
Measure 4 cups of raw milk into a glass or plastic container.
Add 4 tablespoons of mother culture and mix well.
Cover with a towel or cheesecloth, secure with a rubber band.
Set on the counter in a warm spot about 70-77 °F(20-25°C), out of direct sunlight.
Culture for 12-18 hours. Check by gently tilting the jar. If the yogurt separates from the side of the jar with a clean break, it is done. If it is still very liquid and pours up the side like milk, return it to the counter and check again later.
Once set, refrigerate for at least 6 hours before eating.
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Notes
Follow the ratio of 1 tbsp starter : 1 cup raw milk, up to 8 cups per container.See post text above for details on crockpot and Instant pot methods.