Move over, Nara Smith! How to make yoghurt at home
Ultra-processed store-bought yoghurt is safe to eat, but it's not very healthy, which is why you should learn to make your own.
Yoghurt is a staple breakfast food that few people get tired of eating.
Customers are spoiled for choice, with a wide variety of yoghurts on store shelves, including plain, frozen, and even drinking varieties.
Like with any food, there's the good and the bad. Minimally processed plain yoghurts are typically better options.
However, many consumers often reach for ultra-processed flavoured ones that usually contain artificial sweeteners and other additives.
The good news is that you can make your own yoghurt at home with a few ingredients. The best part is that you will know exactly what is going into it, so there are no unhealthy additives.
Here's how to make homemade yoghurt.
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Easy-peasy 2-ingredient homemade yoghurt
This one is a bit of a cheat because you need two tablespoons of plain yoghurt (ingredient one), which will act as the starter.
The bacteria culture in the ready-made yoghurt will help turn your milk (ingredient two) into yoghurt. Two tablespoons of yoghurt will make a much larger batch of homemade yoghurt.
The process involves heating the milk on the stove, adding the yoghurt, and storing it in a warm place for about six hours.
Scoop some into a bowl, and add fresh fruit, honey, granola, or any of your favourite toppings.
Check out this step-by-step guide shared on Daisy Creek Farms with Jag Singh and Alphafoodie's YouTube pages.
Bonus tip: Use a high-quality yoghurt with live probiotics for your starter.
How to make yoghurt in an Instant Pot
If you have an Instant Pot, then yoghurt making just got easier. As with the previous method, you need milk and a starter/yoghurt.
A Mind Full Mom says you can use any milk, but a higher fat percentage means a creamier yoghurt.
Bonus tip: Store two tablespoons of your finished yoghurt to use in your next batch. You can store it in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze it if you won't be making another batch soon.
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Homemade yoghurt and granola Nara Smith-style
Trust Nara Smith to take things one step further and make her granola from scratch as well. The TikTok influencer's homemade yoghurt and granola video got more than four million likes and was viewed over 41 million times.
"My toddlers requested some yoghurt this morning, and we were running low, so I just decided to make it myself. They always have to have granola with their yoghurt," she said.
And that's how you make your own yoghurt. Add a fancy dress and ASMR-friendly voiceover .....
@naraazizasmith you can also get live cultures if you don‘t have any yoghurt (with cultures) left over🫶🏽 #easyrecipe #homecooking #fromscratch #fypシ #yogurt #granola #toddlersoftiktok #breakfast ♬ Nice and Easy - Louis Adrien
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