How To Make Milk Kefir – A Probiotic Yogurt-Type Drink

• Dairy

  • 1 Raw or vat pasteurized milk to cover

• Tools & Equipment

  • 1 qt Sized mason jar

• Other

  • 2 tbls - 1 cup (if you like tang of kefir grains

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 quart sized mason jar
• 2 tbls - 1 cup (if you like tang) of kefir grains
• raw or vat pasteurized milk to cover

Directions

• In a quart sized mason jar, add the grains and cover with milk leaving about 1-2 inches of headspace.
• Give it a good shake and set on a darkened corner of your countertop at room temperature for 12-24 hours. Make sure to keep it away from other fermented foods to avoid cross culturing. During the 12-24 hours, give it a shake to mix the grains and milk.
• Once fermented, strain the grains from the kefir. When straining, use a a non-corrosive straining utensil which can be stainless steel or food grade plastic.
• Place the kefir into a pint sized or quart sized jar and store in the refrigerator.
• Place the grains into a clean quart sized jar and start the process all over again.