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Simple Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot

Fresh homemade yogurt made in the instant pot.
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Total Time 10 hours

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 gallon Whole Milk or milk of choice
  • 4 tbsp yogurt with active cultures
  • 2 tbsp vanilla optional

Instructions
 

  • Remove seal from instant pot lid and pour in milk. Heat milk to 180 degrees. Hit yogurt then hit adjust until it reads BOIL. Put lid on while it heats. Vent can be opeedn or closed. This will take around 30+ minutes.
  • When the boil setting is done. Check temp with a thermometer ensuring its at least 180. Remove the skim off the top.
  • Allow milk to cool to 110 so the live cultures arent killed. You can do this in a cool water bath to speed the process or let it sit on the counter until its cooled.
  • Once cooled, add in yogurt starter and mix well with a whisk.
  • Put lid back on and hit yogurt button selecting 8-12 hours for the time. Longer time will result in a thicker tangier yogurt.
  • Once complete. Remove the inner pot and place in the fridge for up to four hours or overnight.
  • Top with your favorite topping and enjoy! Store in fridge in container of choice.