How to Make Milk Kefir
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- I love making fermented foods at the farmhouse. Sauerkraut, water kefir, kimchi and my all time favorite, milk kefir. I think you will be surprised at how easy it is to make. It requires no special tools, and just involves straining the beneficial bacteria or "grains" from the milk and starting again. Watch this video as I share how to make milk kefir with a simple tutorial.
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I love it when someone can get on here and explain something in so simple EASY terms...have you watched some of the KEFIR vids on here?? Some say what disaster it is to have it sour and separate...and on and on and on....THANK YOU for the TO THE POINT, EXPERIENCED instruction.
I ordered kefir grains from you on Etsy last week, and just stumbled upon your TH-cam channel! Our grains are doing great, thank you!!
Oh so glad they're working out for you! We love our grains. :)
Thank you so much for this informative video! I have Ulcerative Colitis and I've been learning about Kefir. Never knew how easy it was to make at home! It's so expensive at the store
Raw milk is illegal to sell here (in Australia) but I just found a company that is producing cold pressed milk, so apparently it still retains all the goods stuff. Might be looking into that as we are usually pretty dairy free apart from organic butter and yoghurt... Loving all your ferment videos! :)
@@LB-ku6ry No, the animals probably can't have it either. Too much nutrition, you see. Everything needs to be made as unnatural as possible and then it will be safe :)
@@whowantstoknow2617 also profitable when you have health defects when consuming unnatural ingredients
what on earth is cold pressed milk??? unless its coconut milk
@@danannield5810 Google it, bro.
I adore kefir, I add vanilla and stevia and I’m in heaven. Thanks for your video!
Like vanilla extract?
Lisa I made fermented pickles and my kids are none the wiser🙋 now I’m wanting to get some kefir in their smoothies. From one mom to another -Thank you!!! Now I have to buy my grains👍
You are so very welcome! So glad your kids are getting all those good bugs in their guts! :)
Thank You, Lisa!!! We are really enjoying our homemade Kefir from the Grains that we purchased from you!!! XOXO from Eagle Rock (L.A.), CA
We love kefir! I was introduced to it by my Armenian mother-in-law years ago (before Americans became so enamored with it). Wonderful stuff! We used to buy it at the local Russian market, but homemade is so much better. By the way, it's pronounced kǝ-FEER. 🙂
Actually there are many pronunciations all of which are correct.- Much like 'pecan'.
According to the Oxford Dictionary it is indeed pronounced kə-FEER.
@@bt464 that's hard to believe considering it's a foreign word!
Hooray ! Someone else knows how to pronounce it !
Hi Lisa. You have inspired me to start fermenting food. I have made pickles and am going to start some sauerkraut. I am desperately trying to find some Kefir Grains that I don't have to re-hydrate. I believe you mentioned that you occasionally sell some of yours. If you could let me know when you are selling I would greatly appreciate it as I'm very excited to make my own Milk Kefir!! I had no idea it was so easy and good for you until I watched your wonderful video.
I sell my extras here: ruthiebell.etsy.com I should have some available next week. :)
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Thank you for this video! Very helpful, especially as I'm just stated learning how to ferment foods
two days in winter is perfect
Reminds me of my soviet childhood, fantastic stuff! :)
I'm surprised to see so many people with Russian background on this channel. Greetings to you😊
Yes, we grew up with it in Russia! I just got my kefir grains today and landed on your video!
I know this is 4 years old. But... thank you! I bought freeze dried kefir gains (wish I hadn't) but they are now active and being introduced to raw milk. Hate that I had to waste 2 gallons of pasteurized whole milk to wake them. But it'll all be worth it in the end. I really need it for myself and my granddaughter sometimes just will not eat. So I figured it'll help both of us to get what we need and not change our habits of not eating.
Just want to say thank you I've tried kiefer for the first time shop brought and I love
It thank you x
Brilliant demonstration thank you
I love milk kefir. I am addicted and have been drinking it for going on three years. I like it plain the best.
Thanks for showing and explaining. What comes to mind is, when you touch it with your bare hands, even if they're clean, don't you contaminate the grains with germs from your hands?
I thought of this as well. She also touched her hair and clothing. Surely a clean spoon would be more hygienic and not harm the sensitive grains.
I've been drinking and making kefir for years. This is the first time that I've heard it called
"Kee-fer". I've always heard it pronounced as "Ke-fear". I believe that's the original pronunciation by the people in the Caucasus region of Russia and Armenia where it originates.
Same thing with the pronunciation of route. It’s original and correct pronunciation is “root”. Root 66. Language pronunciation tends to get murdered as it’s passed along into different countries and cultures 😂
@@mindymiller3270 I always thought "root" was the pronunciation of the noun, as in "the root to Memphis", and the pronunciation "rowt" for the verb, as in "they were rowted through that neighborhood"...lol
Yep, we say “ke’feer” in Russian with the stress on the last syllable. But here in the US I hear “keefer”, and people don’t understand me when I say it in the Russian way 🤣
Hi, although your video itself has a lot of good information thank you. I found it hard to hear what you we saying over the very loud background music. ☺
So sorry. I am getting better at shooting video, but it has been a constant learning curve. I turn the music down in my more recent videos.
I think your voice totally over powers the music. I guess all people hear differently. Could it be the computer or device a personal is using?
@@FarmhouseonBoone I can hear you fine.
@@joymorrison6614 it can also be hard for people with neurological differences. For example my son and I have ADHD and the music, if it's too loud, can be super distracting because our brain is trying to listen to both at the same time. Like she said earlier it's all a learning curve with this kind of stuff! Her more recent videos have amazing audio.
Why must there be music.... very distracting...
Thank you for showing how to do this- do you still sell your grains?
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for these clear and no fuss instructions. I was wondering: do you drink kefir during pregnancy?
There's no reason not to.
Love your channel! Please make another video without music and better audio, I couldn’t watch it it was so difficult to listen.
Will you please do a video on Kim-chi?
Yes! I will put that on the list!
Go to Maangchi dot com or do a search on youtube for "Maangchi kimchi" to find an authentic recipe. Also, "Aeri's Kitchen" on youtube. They both are Korean and make authentic kimchi. If you want a vegan style, search for "Lazy Vegan kimchi" on youtube. You're welcome!😃
@@JJ-yu6og I'll second that! I love maangchi's "White" Baek kimchi 😋
Hi Lisa... I would like to make some homemade kefir, but I live alone and I'm not sure how to make a half gallon of kefir per week... how can I preserve the kefir grains without them dying off??? And thank you for sharing this video!
Very informative! Thank you!
Pls explain also, How kefir is made?
Fragmenting milk with kefir is understud.
You could also explain what milk kefir is.
My mom used to make Kiefer with pasteurized milk , it was delish, and so easy! We mainly made smoothies!
Do you still your grains. Can't wait to start drinking kefir. Love your videos. Thank you for helping us to make kefir.
Thank you. You made it look very easy😊
I'm really impressed by the amount of kefir and sauerkraut you make. You consume all of that ? how long does it take?
We eat a lot of it! A half gallon per day of kefir and a half gallon per week of sauerkraut.
Very clear. Like it. Will try this week. Thank you for the info. No offence but why you not use a kitchen tool to stain the kefir or a hand glove just for hygiene? Any way thank you looks very taste.
Useful information, but may I suggest a sieve and a jug?
Thank you for sharing !
I would like a more in-depth explanation of how to make kifer. Can you use any grain? Is there anything special needed for the grain? Do you just pour milk in a jar, add grain and that’s it? Also, I’d suggest getting an mic to help viewer hear you. The echo combined with the music doesn’t help. Thanks for showing some of what you do :)
Good job! Thank you!
Super-stuff..can the room temp vary a little from the ideal 22 degrees ? God Bless from Ireland !
What I would like to know is...where did you get your Keefer grain? Do you sell your grains...?
I don't sell them. I get mine from...Cultures for Health
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3 nights is best ? 🤔
5 in the winter? ❄️
Thank you so much for making this video :) it is so helpful. I was just wondering if kefir grains are as versatile as sourdough is, can you switch between pasteurized milk and raw milk? We don't have raw milk near us, but I can get it occasionally.
I know this is an old comment, but thought I would answer anyways… You can use pasteurized milk, you just want to make sure it’s not ultra pasteurized. If it is ultra pasteurized then there will not be enough nutrients to support the kefir. But using kefir is supposed to be a great way to add nutrients back in to milk that has been pasteurized if that is all you have access to. 🙂
@@makennazornesthank you :)
Is there a way for a nonjudgmental person who likes to learn to unlock the two private videos? I love everything you do and would like to view and learn from them.
I been trying to find a good brand to buy I been wanting to make some do you still sell them
Mines never had whey I put half of whole milk and add the kefir grains it just turns out like liquid yogurt it’s delicious…
I have drank Kefir for years I live by it and swear it cured my ulcerative colitis. I am on batch 3 of my first home ferment and it smell too rancid to taste, is this normal or should I get new grains?
Okay, you may not see this, since its 5 month, but I do have uc as well. Gonna try kefir next week for the first time and i am so excited!
Is it okay to use an air tight lid, like a fido jar, as long as it allows the pressured gasses to escape? Thank you
I’m expecting a shipment of my kefir grains tomorrow. I will be using raw milk as well. Does the milk have to be room temp or does it not matter? Thank you for the video..I am so excited to begin my family’s journey!
I bought some organic kefir from costco recently. To me it tasted like an unflavored yogurt drink. A bit sour but with a squeeze of honey, quite good. Is kefir much different than yogurt?
It has different bacteria, but very similar!
Yogurt has up to 6-7 strains of bacteria and kefir has up to 60 ish far more superior!
Hi, can you tell me how long the kefir, once made, will last in the fridge? Thank you!
about two to three weeks
Very nice, thank you
I ordered so grains off Etsy so when they arrive I just put them straight in a jar of milk?
Great stuff
Can you feed milk kefir grains with goat milk for someone sensitive to dairy?
Do you drink it straight like that or how do you flavor it?? Thank you!
Does raw milk needs to be boiled before adding kefir grains ?
Is 4oz of kefir grains a lot? Is that enough to start a culture and how much cups of kefir will that usually make? Thank you?
Also if you start a culture with goat milk can you switch to cow’s milk?
Can you mix kefir and yogurt and make a combo of the 2? Thank you!
Do you need to separate water kefir from the milk kefir when fermenting?
I bought the water kifir... twice... and it never fermented... I had sugar water every time.. grains never grew... left it for a week and still nothing... I bought the yogurt one so hopefully that one works because these starts are not cheap
I would love to purchase kefir grains but I see your Etsy shop is temporarily closed. I’m totally new to this; could you recommend another source to purchase? Thank you so much! I really enjoy your channel!
here's a link to kefir grains on amazon!
www.amazon.com/Milk-Kefir-Grains-Fresh-Mr/dp/B00UQMPJOE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1519609033&sr=8-3&keywords=cultures+for+health+kefir+grains&linkCode=sl1&tag=farmhouseonbo-20&linkId=a29a6cb4c5f6a1db706d71806e9fae55
Hi! My daughter tried to make kefir with raw milk. However, she was successful at making what looks like cottage chees (with large curds). Any idea as to what she did wrong?
Can you use this if you have allergies to milk?
My brother in law made me kefir and added some fruit but it tasted like vomit? Is that an acquired taste? Does water kefir taste better?
i definitely know people who don't like it -- so i do think that it's an acquired taste. water kefir really isn't anything like it. more similar to kombucha then milk kefir
Thanks
Lisa do you heat the raw milk??
How can I buy some of your kefir grains, please
culturesforhealth.com/?sca_ref=2625385.lbwB0OHBCE&
Can I use Oat brand milk instead of cow milk?
after looking into this for some time we have taken the plunge and we have just made our first batch, it smells and tastes like milk that has gone off. is this normal, we plan on adding fruit to it when we get enough, thanks tony and karen
Kefir does have a rather sour taste to it. However, it is only good for about 1-2 weeks in the fridge. After that time, it probably is bad. Hope that helps 🙂
Can you make the kefir grains yourself? If so how? I would rather do all of it myself.
Can’t we use a stainless steel spoon?
You can
@@FarmhouseonBoone can’t we make kefir from butter milk ?
how much grains per how much milk? what do u do with excess grains? how long does kefir last in the frdge?
I would use 2 tablespoons of kefir grains. Pass the grains along to your naturally-minded family and friends when they start to multiply. Kefir lasts for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Does it taste better when you use your hands instead of a spoon?
I'm a bit unsure about swallowing anything that tastes remotely rancid. I've only recently tried making kefir, and deliberately tossed the first batch, but the 2 nd batch, which, not stirred, had little circular pockets in it, and was only slightly thicker than milk. It also tasted slightly sour, and a bit like "off" milk. It smelled stinky too. I wondered what I might be doing incorrectly? ( i don't want it to be thick, but I'm anxious about putting anything like 24 hour milk out of the fridge down my gullet.)
I'm better at making thus now! With strawberries in a second fermentation, it really does taste good - like runny yoghurt, strawberry taste, with a small kick of alcohol. I'm trying them to lessen joint pain and inflammation. Hope it works!
Can you only make milk kefir with cows milk or do non-dairy milks work?
I don’t know about non dairy milks like almond or oat but goats milk works!
Just subscribe.. nice tutorial laff from Indonesia
Hi Lisa. Can you tell me where is the best place to buy grains? Thanks
I occasionally sell extras here: ruthiebell.etsy.com Culturesforhealth.com is also a great source! :)
How long does it take for these grains to grow/ multiply\ reproduce?
Once they get acquainted and adjusted with their new environment, they should start thriving. They grow way faster in raw milk than pasteurized.
Thanks ill have to find some raw milk
Sooo umm where are you from? I heard you say that sometimes you sell your grains. Can u sell me some???
how many grains for half gallon?
hello, do you know why does kefir bloated me every time ? i drink like 250 ml after 2 fermentation usually.. for a mounth now
Probably better to go to your doctor.
My colander’s holes are too large! I’m having trouble finding one that has those smaller holes. Suggestions?
Jen Edwards try a sieve. (:
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We live in Wisconsin the dairy state!!! And it's illegal to get raw milk. So what milk might you recommend for keifer milk....would organic be better than regular whole milk?
Yes, but not if it is ultra pasteurized. Most organic brands are.
www.epicurious.com/archive/blogs/editor/2014/04/where-to-get-raw-milk-in-the-united.html
Actually legal you need to get it directly from a farm as you're supposed to
I’m not far from you, looked at your Etsy. I understand what kefir is but how are kefir grains first made? If you don’t have kefir grains to start, what actually makes them?
I know this is a silly question, but is milk kefir and water kefir safe to consume while pregnant? I’ve been wanting to start making milk kefir but don’t want to put my baby in jeopardy!
yes it's safe! the probiotics found in the fermentation are actually super good for you to be eating
Can you use week old raw milk for making kefir or is fresh better?
Yep! We certainly do. :)
@@FarmhouseonBoone Thank you!
Do you have a video on water kefir?
I do! th-cam.com/video/o65S1zTgTdo/w-d-xo.html
Just a heads up, you info is great but the sound is Terrible, think abt getting a lapel mic,thy cut out the echo effect & make a professional sound, even as you move round, a wireless mic is perfect!! Shalom!
Hi Lisa, do you currently have any milk kefir grains for sale? I have asked around here in my community in a little town in Louisiana and no one has any.
i don't personally sell my kefir grains (as they'd be dead by the time they go to you) but i always recommend you buy them from cultures for health
its harder to find a raw milk dealer then to find a drug dealer
just so backwards isn't it...
How do I buy the kefir grains?
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Is it typical for the kefir to be chunky?
Yes, a little bit.
I would love to know how to make the homemade kefir and the sauerkraut love Sarah kraut
My name is Rhonda I use Shirley's computer as my computer is not working well. Can I purchase kifir grains from you?
Yes, you sure can! www.etsy.com/listing/122974841/organic-milk-kefir-grains-raw?ref=shop_home_active_1
Will homemade kefir be kinda gritty
No
Are you selling any of your extra milk kefir grains? If not where can I get them?
I just saw that you closed your etsy shop. I'd like raw milk kefir grains. Do you recommend anyone?
Could you just mail me some of your extra? Hehe
Please don't run your hands through your hair and then place your hands into the milk keifer. I am not trying to be critical, but when you tell us we need clean hands it would be more effective to practice thay in your demo. I learn a lot from you. You are a very strong, amazing young woman. Please take care of yourself. Those precious children are depending on you. Blessings to you and the entire family.
how can I make my own kefir grains. I need to make my own as I need it to be kosher. Let me know please.
Can this be veganized?
I make it with water to: th-cam.com/video/o65S1zTgTdo/w-d-xo.html
@@FarmhouseonBoone do you use the same grains or its a different kind for milk or water kefir?
Hi Lisa,
I will like to buy some kefir grains from you. I looked on your blog under the shop but I can’t find an option for the grains .
I occasionally sell extra here: ruthiebell.etsy.com :)
Have always wanted to try this but unfortunately I'm lactose intolerant :'(
A lot of people who are lactose intolerant can actually do kefir. Talk to your doctor though. :)
Farmhouse on Boone thanks for the advice will definitely talk to my GP 😀
You should have no problems eating kefir as the sugars(lactose is one) are digested and broken down by the bacteria
Make it from Water instead; it is a lot like Kombucha that wa. That is a tea based Kombucha/kefir.
Did not correct the WAY word, lol.
How did I get here?
Raw milk dont get in hk pasturize milk seems fine even not as good.