Could You Microwave Yogurt?

Heating milk in the microwave for yogurt-making is quick and easy. When it gets to about 120°F, I whisk in about 2-3 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt. I don't buy yogurt starter, although I do occasionally buy plain yogurt to use as starter.

Is it bad to microwave yogurt?

On the one hand, microwaving yogurt is technically safe. Eating yogurt that's been heated won't make you sick. It doesn't matter whether you heat it in the microwave or over the stove. On the other hand, if you microwave yogurt for very long, its physical make-up won't be the same.

Can you make yogurt in microwave?

Pour 4 cups of fresh milk into a glass bowl that is safe to use in a microwave. Choose skim milk for a nonfat yogurt or whole milk for a richer yogurt. ... Put the bowl of milk in the microwave and heat it on high power for 8 to 9 minutes. The temperature of the milk should reach 175 degrees F.