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May 12, 2018 · Find out how to make kefir at home. This guide explains everything you need to know about kefir. We share a tasty kefir recipe that you are bound to love.
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- What Is Milk Kefir? and What Are Kefir Grains?
- Why Would You Want to Make Your Own Kefir?
- Where to Buy Kefir Grains
- Is Kefir An Anaerobic ferment?
- Required Equipment For Making Kefir
- How to Eat Homemade Milk Kefir
- How Much Kefir Should You Make Per Day?
- What to Do with Extra Kefir Grains
- Need to Take A Break from Making Kefir?
- Can You Make Dairy-Free Kefir?
If you’ve landed on this page you probably already know what milk kefir is, but in case you don’t, let me give you a brief intro. Kefir is a fermented dairy product. It’s similar to yogurt, although kefir has a thinner consistency and is usually drunk rather than eaten out of a bowl. (For more details on the differences between kefir and yogurt, ch...
While you canbuy kefir in the grocery store, making your own kefir gives you complete control over the ingredients you use. I personally prefer to use whole raw milk for my kefir, which I’ve yet to see as an option in a store. Making your own kefir will also save you a ton of money over buying kefir at the store. If you are lactose intolerant, maki...
If you haven’t made kefir before you’ll first need to acquire some milk kefir grains. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get free kefir grains from local kefir-makers. Healthy kefir grains tend to multiply rapidly, so people who regularly make milk kefir are usually happy to share their extra grains with others. I’ve gotten kefir grain...
For several years I made kefir in a glass jar covered with a breathable cloth and rubber band. A few years ago I switched to making my kefir in anaerobic Fido jars with a Pickl-it lid, because of things I’d read about kefir being an anaerobic process that does best in an airtight environment. These claims stirred up a ton of controversy and I’m hon...
2 glass mason jars OR Fido jars Small piece of cloth and rubber band (to cover your jar) OR a Pickl-it lid Plastic strainer Canning funnel Small silicone spatula, or some other utensil for stirring Norpro Stainless Steel Wide-Mouth FunnelHIC Nylon Mesh Strainer, 7-Inch &
There are a ton of different ways to drink your homemade kefir. When I’m feeling fancy, I’ll use it as a base for a fruit smoothie. More commonly, I just add some raw honey or stevia and splash of this orange extract. I know those ideas are pretty boring, so if you want more inspiration, check out this post on yummy ways to eat kefir from Tradition...
Kefir grains thrive best when they are allowed to spend most of their time culturing on the counter. As a result, you should ideally make kefir every day, and each batch should be only as big as the amount of kefir that you want to drink in a day’s time. You don’t have to drink all of the finished kefir that day (or even the next day–kefir keeps fo...
Kefir grains often multiply quickly. If you find yourself with extra grains, give them away to friends, eat them as extra probiotics, or just throw them away in your trash or compost.
If you need to take a break from making kefir, put your kefir grains into a jar with fresh milk as usual then store in the fridge. I’ve read that you should ideally store kefir grains for no longer than a week before providing them with fresh milk, but when we’ve been out of town for longer than a week I’ve successfully kept my kefir grains alive b...
Yes, you can make dairy-free milk kefir. This post from Wellness Mama has some good info on making coconut milk kefir, as well as using other dairy-free milks like almond milk and cashew milk. Since kefir grains are designed to feed off milk sugar, though, dairy-free milks don’t have the right food source to sustain kefir grains long-term, so you w...
Sep 10, 2024 · Making kefir at home is a simple and rewarding process. Not only do you get a delicious, probiotic-rich drink, but you also gain the satisfaction of creating something healthy and natural from scratch.
May 29, 2014 · How to make homemade milk kefir. This simple tutorial shows you step-by-step with photos and text how to make milk kefir at home. Milk kefir is delicious and easy.
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May 15, 2020 · We’re breaking down the basics of how to make homemade milk kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented drink that’s soon to be a staple in your kitchen! This easy fermentation project is incredibly simple and produces perfectly creamy kefir in about 24 hours. save this recipe!
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Jan 2, 2017 · Milk kefir is a great replacement for buttermilk in baking. You can use kefir grains to culture whipping cream for ice cream and cultured butter. You can use it to make soft cheese. Kefir can be used as a starter culture (either as whey or straight kefir) for fermenting most everything.
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Nov 3, 2023 · INGREDIENTS. 2 tbsp Kefir Grains. 500 ml Milk. How to make homemade kefir. Make sure your glass jars/lid are cleaned and sterilised. Add the grains to the jar and pour in the milk. Seal with a lid or muslin cloth. If using a lid you will need to let it breathe once or twice a day.
