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01-10-2012, 05:36 PM | #1 |
Rose Trellis
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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?
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01-10-2012, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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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.
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01-11-2012, 06:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: How do you make kefir?
Kombucha is similar to water kefir, you might like that, too.
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01-11-2012, 06:51 PM | #4 |
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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.
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01-11-2012, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: How do you make kefir?
Are the kefir grains GF? Sorry if that's a dumb question.
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01-11-2012, 08:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: How do you make kefir?
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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. Last edited by GraemesMomma; 01-11-2012 at 08:02 PM. Reason: My dumb-smart phone lol! |
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