Homemade Milk Kefir
Kefir is a fermented dairy product that tastes tangy and is packed with healthy probiotics. We'll teach you how to make kefir in our step-by-step tutorial.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons activated kefir grains
- 1 ½ cups milk cow or goat milk
Instructions
- Combine the grains with the milk in a glass pint jar.
- Put the lid on the jar (it should be secure, but not tight), and let rest at room temperature.
- Carefully open the jar after 8-12 hours and test for thickness and flavor. The longer you let the kefir ferment, the thicker and more tangy it will be.
- When you are happy with the kefir, strain out the grains.
- Pour the strained kefir into a bottle. You can now use the grains to make more kefir in a clean jar with fresh milk.
Notes
When using kefir grains, be sure to only use glass, plastic, and stainless steel. Other reactive metals can kill your kefir grains.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 275mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Calcium: 253mg
