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Plain Kefir

Plain Kefir — a beverage recipe, 2 ingredients, about 1445 min.

Serves 5 · 1445 min · Beverage

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
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  • 50 grams (1¾ oz) of kefir grains (see note)
  • 500 ml (1 pint) fresh milk (see note)
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 500 ml (1 pint) fresh milk (see note) → lactose-free milk, oat milk, or almond milk

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Remove kefir grains from previous batch of starter, using a sieve or colander.
  2. Shake kefir grains to remove excess kefir. Rinsing is not necessary (but optionally, rinse in fresh milk).
  3. Place kefir grains in glass jar or jug with fresh milk. Generally, keep a ratio of kefir grains to milk of about 1:10 or 5% w/w.
  4. Set aside to ferment at room temperature (18–22°C) for 12–24 hours (see notes) until a smooth yoghurt-like consistency develops.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0