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Homemade Kefir-Style Yogurt (Sana)

Homemade Kefir-Style Yogurt (Sana) is creamy, tangy, and lightly cultured, offering a clean, refreshing finish with a gentle tartness from kefir. The dry milk boosts body for a pleasantly thick spoonful that’s great with fruit, granola, or a drizzle of honey. Serve it for breakfast or as a wholesome snack any time you want a probiotic-rich, dairy treat.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook4 hrs 5 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Homemade Kefir-Style Yogurt (Sana)
  1. 1

    Preheat a yogurt maker or a slow cooker on Low, following the manufacturer's directions.

  2. 2

    Whisk the milk and the nonfat dry milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is nearly boiling, about 4 minutes; let it cool to lukewarm (100 to 110 degrees F/38 to 45 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Gently stir the kefir into the milk mixture just until combined; pour into yogurt containers or jars with airtight lids, then place them in the yogurt maker or slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Cook on Low until the preferred tartness and consistency are reached, 4 to 10 hours; then chill the yogurt in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.