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Greek yogurt served with an array of toppings for a customizable breakfast.

Authentic Homemade Greek Yogurt

Georgina Smith
This simple, authentic homemade Greek yogurt recipe brings the Mediterranean tradition to your kitchen. It's thick, creamy, and full of probiotics, making it a healthy and versatile addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Incubation Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 cups
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Large glass container
  • Cheesecloth
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 quart 4 cups whole milk (or 2% for a lighter version)
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active cultures as a starter
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk for extra thickness (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heating the Milk for Greek Yogurt
    A heavy-bottomed saucepan on the stove with whole milk simmering. A thermometer shows the temperature, while a person gently stirs the milk with a whisk. Steam is rising from the surface.
  • Cooling the Milk to 110°F
    A saucepan with milk cooling in an ice bath. A hand gently stirs the milk while a thermometer shows the temperature decreasing towards 110°F. Condensation forms on the pan.
  • Incorporating the Yogurt Starter
    A close-up of a small bowl with yogurt starter being whisked into cooled milk. The hand-held whisk is blending the starter into the smooth milk.
  • Incubating the Yogurt
    A glass container filled with warm milk and yogurt starter, wrapped in a towel for insulation. It is placed on a kitchen countertop in soft, dim lighting, creating a warm environment for fermentation.
  • Straining the Greek Yogurt
    Thick, creamy yogurt being poured into a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. The yogurt is straining as whey drips into the bowl below.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality milk for the best results.
  • Ensure all utensils are clean to avoid contamination.
  • Let the yogurt incubate longer for a tangier taste.
  • Save some yogurt to use as a starter for your next batch.
  • Use strained whey in smoothies, soups, or baking instead of discarding it.
Keyword fermented yogurt, Greek-style yogurt, healthy snack, homemade Greek yogurt, yogurt recipe
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