How do you make kefir?

PDX Mommy · 01-10-2012, 05:36 PM

I see that some of you ladies have made it! How? Is it hard? Recipes? Also, anyone know of a DF kefir recipe that I could give to my DF/GF kiddo?

Damselfly · 01-10-2012, 06:55 PM

Kefir is really easy to maintain as long as you can commit to taking care of it. You'll need to get kefir grains. Are you wanting basic kefir made with milk for you and water kefir for your kids or just water kefir? Water kefir is a different process involving a sweetener and dried fruit. I didn't keep mine up for very long because I was the only one in the family who like it. I've had my dairy kefir for a couple of years now. If you want help with dairy kefir I can help but I'll let someone else chime in on the water kefir. This is an awesome website with tons of information. Don't let all the techniques and tips intimidate you though---it really is a very simple and forgiving process.

Soliloquy · 01-11-2012, 06:29 PM

Kombucha is similar to water kefir, you might like that, too.

houseforjoy · 01-11-2012, 06:51 PM

you can use milk kefir grains to make coconut milk or rice milk kefir too. i tried the water kefir, but no one here really likes it either unless i mix it with juice or something and then i figure what is the point

so we do kombucha here and milk kefir.

PDX Mommy · 01-11-2012, 07:34 PM

Are the kefir grains GF? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

GraemesMomma · 01-11-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDX Mommy

Are the kefir grains GF? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Not dumb

Yes. They aren't a "grain". They look like grains

But just a symbiotic group of friendly yeasts and bacteria that make a yogurt-like ferment. Are your kiddos casein AND lactose free?

I have both. If you want to try water kefir, I'd be happy to send you some grains. That's how I got mine. They multiply like crazy!

I got my dairy kefir grains from Cultures For Health.

---------- Post added at 10:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:01 PM ----------

Easier than making yogurt, at least,the dairy version. You just pour milk on and leave it on the counter for 24 hours (for lactose-free). No heating or keeping it at a certain temp.

01-10-2012, 05:36 PM	#1
PDX Mommy Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,126	How do you make kefir? I see that some of you ladies have made it! How? Is it hard? Recipes? Also, anyone know of a DF kefir recipe that I could give to my DF/GF kiddo? __________________ Carrie ~ ISFJ Evan ~ February 2008 Joshua ~ November 2009

01-10-2012, 06:55 PM	#2
Damselfly Deactivated Formerly Jadeswan ;) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,510	Re: How do you make kefir? Kefir is really easy to maintain as long as you can commit to taking care of it. You'll need to get kefir grains. Are you wanting basic kefir made with milk for you and water kefir for your kids or just water kefir? Water kefir is a different process involving a sweetener and dried fruit. I didn't keep mine up for very long because I was the only one in the family who like it. I've had my dairy kefir for a couple of years now. If you want help with dairy kefir I can help but I'll let someone else chime in on the water kefir. This is an awesome website with tons of information. Don't let all the techniques and tips intimidate you though---it really is a very simple and forgiving process.

01-11-2012, 06:29 PM	#3
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: How do you make kefir? Kombucha is similar to water kefir, you might like that, too.

01-11-2012, 06:51 PM	#4
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: How do you make kefir? you can use milk kefir grains to make coconut milk or rice milk kefir too. i tried the water kefir, but no one here really likes it either unless i mix it with juice or something and then i figure what is the point so we do kombucha here and milk kefir. __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

01-11-2012, 07:34 PM	#5
PDX Mommy Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,126	Re: How do you make kefir? Are the kefir grains GF? Sorry if that's a dumb question. __________________ Carrie ~ ISFJ Evan ~ February 2008 Joshua ~ November 2009

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