Yogurt vs. Sour Cream in Baking

Hey y'all,

I get asked all of the time..."Can I use sour cream in your recipes that call for yogurt?"

Many of my recipes call for plain yogurt. However, you can get very similar results using sour cream. So why do I choose to use yogurt?

I choose to make most of my recipes with yogurt because I make my own homemade yogurt in my instant pot. Which makes it a very affordable option for my family.

Once you start making yogurt at home, you can continue making it with milk and a couple scoops of yogurt from your previous batch. Which means I can essentially make a gallon of yogurt for the price of a gallon milk.

So which is actually better tasting in the recipe? The answer depends on what you’re making!

Yogurt adds moisture while keeping baked goods light and slightly tangy. It’s perfect for muffins, cakes, and quick breads.
Sour cream creates a richer, denser texture, making it ideal for scones, cookies, and indulgent cakes.

If you’re looking for a healthier alternative with extra protein, yogurt is a fantastic choice. And the best part? Did I mention you can make your own creamy, delicious yogurt at home with an Instant Pot?

Today, I wanted to share with you my go-to method for making homemade yogurt, plus a few of my favorite yogurt-based recipes:

Potato Flake Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

These potato flake sourdough blueberry muffins with a crumb topping are so moist and sweet with the perfect bite of tartness in each burst of blueberry.

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Potato Flake Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

These potato flake sourdough pumpkin muffins are moist, tender and offer a fluffy texture with just the right amount of pumpkin spice flavor, all topped with a irresistible cinnamon streusel topping.

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Potato Flake Sourdough Chocolate Cake

If you’re a fan of rich, moist, and indulgent chocolate desserts, this Potato Flake Sourdough Chocolate Cake is about to become your new favorite recipe.

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Potato Flake Sourdough Double Chocolate Muffins

These Potato Flake Sourdough Double Chocolate Muffins are rich, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips. It’s a delicious way to use your potato flake sourdough starter discard.

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Happy Baking!

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon!

Magen
Little Tennessee Home

P.S. Make clean up even easier when making your homemade yogurt by using mason jars on a trivet in the instant pot with a small amount of water underneath. Everything else is the same!