How To Make Milk Kefir 2 Ways | A Powerful and Delicious Fermented Drink | Fermented Homestead
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Milk kefir is a delicious fermented milk that is packed with some of the highest concentrations of bacteria of any fermented food! This ferment is a thing of legends and conquests (literally).
Today I'm going to show you how to re-hydrate or activate kefir grains. I'm going to show you how to make kefir 2 different ways, one is with cultures for health dehydrated grains and the other is with a one time use powder!
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"Honestly, if you even have that stuff in your house, you should just dump it."
I so wish I could get some people to understand this. Especially the ones who wash with it daily followed by sanitizer every 10 minutes 🙄
Thank you for the recipes and the collaboration. I really like the fact that you included newbie fermenters (makes it less intimidating for those of us who are also just starting out) and introducing us to so many new channels.
I love sharing my passion with people! I’m fascinated by it!
This is now on my list for when we get goats.
Thank you so much for keeping the spill in the video. You are such a hoot, you make my day! Blessings from Indy 💜 🙏
Thx U for all ur information on kefir, I’ve been making it for 6 months now and feel great but I didn’t know about all the other stutlike sour cream, cheese ur the best talker🥰
I have never made keifer. I would love make though. As for the contest here, I think everyone is a winner by learning more on fermenting and the recipes. I can't wait to start making some of them.
I agree! Im learning so much!!!
Back in the day I used to have a goat dairy and I made kefir. I liked the grains over the powder. The second ferment with fresh berries and vanilla was amazing! I really need to get back into it again when the cow freshens! Thanks Anna!
Thank you for helping us newbies learn to start slowly.
I can't wait to try this!
I'm actually doing it! I'm putting together my first ferments right now.
Thank You!! Learning so much.
Soooo much info. Great to know
Great story. Thanks for keeping it real!
very interesting once again!
I have been curious about kefir-such an informative video! Thank you for sharing.
Wow, love the history.
Never heard of this, but im so excited to try all of these.
will have to try this
Thanks for sharing!
Love learning about all these fun ferments! Thanks for putting this together.
The powder kefir can actually make several batches of kefir. Up to 7. You would just use some of the first batch to make the subsequent batches. Just like you would do for homemade yogurt. Wasn’t sure if you knew that 🥰
I didn’t know that! Thank you for telling me!
You can also use store bought kefir as starter. I sometimes buy a bottle to “boost” my grains.
I use it for far more than 7 and it just keeps getting better. Until it doesn't. And then I use another packet of powder.
Thanks Anna for the collaboration and all of your recipes.
Thank you for sharing this information
My kids and I truly enjoy blueberry milk kefir!!! I definitely want to try this!!!
Yum! I’m going to try that!
Thank you for another great video!
Thank you for this recipe.
Thanks, as always, another great video
I had forgotten that I made Judie many years ago. My children were somewhat grossed out by it so never tried it. And yet, when I purchased at the store not too long ago they drank it. Both adults and in their own homes now. Thank you for the video and memory.
That’s so interesting!
thanks for all the info. very interesting!
This is so interesting.
The history is amazing
I am learning so much
Thank you for the warning & history.
Thank you so much for the video's that you do.
I'm loving fermented February. I have learned so much. Thank you!!
Thank you for your time and willingness to teach.
I love kefir never thought of making it. I'm going to try this. Thank you!
I love kefir! I'm so glad you showed how to use the grains. Thanks
Thanks for sharing different ways of using it.
I tried store bought kefir and it was good. I need to try making my own.
Thank you Anna for this Fermented February Collaboration, so many wonder recipes.
Thanks for doing this!
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Thank you for the info. I prefer the Kefir made with the grains. It tastes much better and more health benefits.
Thanks. I've been meaning to start kefir.
Sounds like a good time now 😂
I’ve enjoyed learning and watching all these great fermenting videos!
I never had any kind of Kefir but would like to try it. Thanks for sharing!
Love kifir. Thanks for sharing. Blessings
I love watching your videos and seeing all the things that you are doing. Thank you
Another great recipe to try. Thanks for sharing.
Love all the information.
It’s fun to share!
Thank you Anna for another amazing video and the history behind the kefir grains.
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Very interesting information. Thank you.
Thanks for adding the history of milk kefir grains. Very neat to hear.
This is another ferment we need to try. 😊
This video was very helpful. I’ve been wanting to try to make kefir. I have the courage to do it now.
Thank you so much for putting on this collab. I’m learning so much I didn’t know I needed to know!
This is interesting, so many things adding to my list to try!
Thanks for expanding my knowledge in so many fermented areas.
I’m happy to share!
Wow! How versatile is this kefir! Amazingly versatile ! Thank you!
Such a cool recipe, Thank you
I am loving all these videos. Thank you for planning all this and teaching us!
I’m happy you’re enjoying!
I want to try everything. This looks so good
Thankyou this was so interesting I thoroughly enjoyed it
I love goat milk kefir.
I’ll have to try this with cow’s milk
Thank you so much for sharing
Both are SO good!
Thanks for the info. Never made this
Learning so much with this collab!
Very interesting!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
This was very informative…can’t wait to give it a try.
This u is a great! Thank you!
Thank you! This would be so good in smoothies.
It sure is!
Thank you Anna, I have learned so much and have really enjoyed all of the videos ❤️
Thank you for explaining all that! Going to build up to that!
Yay!
Awesome
Well lots of information that's great
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I just got some water and milk kefir grains delivered and I'm excited to start this. ^_^
Thanks for the history and the information for making this.
I’m happy you enjoyed!
Thanks!
This is interesting! All of this is so new to me! It's very exciting! Thanks for sharing!
I have never tried kefir but this month has really made me want to try it.
Interesting video, Thanks!
Interesting another lesson. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for hosting this collaboration.
Thank you for watching! It’s so much fun!
I've never made milk kefir before, but I will try this. Got to get some milk kefir grains. Interesting history aboout kefir.
Wow, this was really full of great info for me. Thank you for all you are doing with the month of Feb. I look forward to giving this a try.
I’m excited it has been helpful for you!
Wow Thanks for sharing. Never tried any ferments. Love this series. I will be trying one I hope.
love milk kefir. i have been doing it for the past 3 years
I use a whisk to loosen the solids in my jars before I pour them thru the strainer. A small balloon-type whisk is great for pushing the kefir liquid from the grains in the strainer without busting up the grains themselves. You want to keep them intact and it’s much easier to scoop them into the next jar when they’re larger.
If you want to grow grains quickly like for selling on eBay or to increase the tartness, you can add powdered lactose to your milk (about a teaspoon per liter) and they’ll gobble up the extra “fuel” happily.
One of my pals always wanted thicker kefir and my son (a chef) suggested I add pectin or powdered fiber to the kefir at the straining step (when it’s room temp) by “dusting” it on top. I experimented with different fiber additives and hit upon Heather’s Acacia Fiber -about a tablespoon-per liter, dusted on the surface of the kefir in my big measuring cup-full for about five minutes and then whisked into the liquid. It serves as a prebiotic in the gut which increases the butyrate (supposedly) and B-6 content as you digest it. That’s key to improving your health with kefir.
The history of this drink is interesting. Thanks for sharing! Definitely a more advanced fermentation! You did well explaining!
It’s actually the simplest one I know once it’s activated! It just takes daily tending
I did not know what keifir before thank you
This is so informative
Thank you ☺️
Thanks for sharing! Could definitely tell the difference in the look of the two types. Another type of fermenting I had never heard of. Learning new things!
They really did look different
Can't wait to get my milk kefir grains. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos!
Love this collab!! Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge!! We’ve made kombucha before but am definitely going to try making kefir now!! Thank you
Nice collaboration have enjoyed watching them. Thank you
I’m happy you’re enjoying!
This was great!! I loved this Keifer journey!!! So great and I love your energy! Thank you for sharing and have loved Fermented February!!! I hope to roll out some fermented videos soon!! Learned so much
New to fermenting. So many great ideas for types of foods and techniques. Thanks for coordinating these videos.
I’m so happy you’re enjoying!!
Kefir is the best. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us Anna. The history of kefir is fascinating.
So interesting to learn about Kefir! I plan to add this to my list that is continually growing! Thank you 😊
Im definitely interested in learning all types of ferments, thanks for sharing ☺
Perfect timing for this video. I was just thinking about milk kefir after yesterday’s video. I’m quite new to ferments. So it’s all very interesting
That’s awesome! You’ll love it!!
Thanks for sharing! I have the milk kefir grains that I’ve been using them for about 3 years & learning so much from your channel! 🤗🇨🇦
Thanks for sharing! This is a more advanced fermentation. Maybe in the future I will be able to do this.