How to Make Milk Kefir
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- I love making fermented foods at the farmhouse. Sauerkraut, water kefir, kimchi and my all time favorite, milk kefir. I think you will be surprised at how easy it is to make. It requires no special tools, and just involves straining the beneficial bacteria or "grains" from the milk and starting again. Watch this video as I share how to make milk kefir with a simple tutorial.
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Thank you so much for this informative video! I have Ulcerative Colitis and I've been learning about Kefir. Never knew how easy it was to make at home! It's so expensive at the store
Hi, although your video itself has a lot of good information thank you. I found it hard to hear what you we saying over the very loud background music. ☺
So sorry. I am getting better at shooting video, but it has been a constant learning curve. I turn the music down in my more recent videos.
I think your voice totally over powers the music. I guess all people hear differently. Could it be the computer or device a personal is using?
@@FarmhouseonBoone I can hear you fine.
@@joymorrison6614 it can also be hard for people with neurological differences. For example my son and I have ADHD and the music, if it's too loud, can be super distracting because our brain is trying to listen to both at the same time. Like she said earlier it's all a learning curve with this kind of stuff! Her more recent videos have amazing audio.
Why must there be music.... very distracting...
My mom used to make Kiefer with pasteurized milk , it was delish, and so easy! We mainly made smoothies!
Great video! I just recently read about raw milk and Kefir. How long does the Kefir typically last in the fridge?
Thanks Lisa, u r the first person who did a kefir video who explained about when u first get your kefir that your kefir not gonna be very good, due to change in temp and change in milk, other wise i would have chucked them out thinking they were broken, and there not they r perfect, so thank you, I'm definitely subscribing to your channel, because you helped me, where no one else's videos did. Thankyou.🤗🤗🤗😁
I love it when someone can get on here and explain something in so simple EASY terms...have you watched some of the KEFIR vids on here?? Some say what disaster it is to have it sour and separate...and on and on and on....THANK YOU for the TO THE POINT, EXPERIENCED instruction.
Raw milk is illegal to sell here (in Australia) but I just found a company that is producing cold pressed milk, so apparently it still retains all the goods stuff. Might be looking into that as we are usually pretty dairy free apart from organic butter and yoghurt... Loving all your ferment videos! :)
@@LB-ku6ry No, the animals probably can't have it either. Too much nutrition, you see. Everything needs to be made as unnatural as possible and then it will be safe :)
@@whowantstoknow2617 also profitable when you have health defects when consuming unnatural ingredients
what on earth is cold pressed milk??? unless its coconut milk
@@danannield5810 Google it, bro.
Put the music f...n of when you talk..whats wrong everyone to must put some dingelidong in videos background when talk same time.
Thank You, Lisa!!! We are really enjoying our homemade Kefir from the Grains that we purchased from you!!! XOXO from Eagle Rock (L.A.), CA
it's pronounced "kuh-fear" by the way!!! nice vid
I have heard it pronounced many ways and I love the way you pronounce kefir. I got kefir grains a few days ago. I too use local raw milk, have for years. I put the kefir grains that were very small into the milk and I found it over fermented, separated a little into curds and whey. My family was not a fan of it but I was not going to throw it away. I went on line and read about mixing a little yogurt whey back into it to bring it back, it worked and I put it in a blender to get that smooth consistency. I still think there is a slight off taste even though it was just over the 24 hour ferment time. Maybe like you said the kefir grains are adjusting to raw milk. When I contacted the company I bought the grains from, their solution was to boil the milk.....right....destroy the good beneficial bacteria. Anyway, do you have any other suggestions??????
Sounds like it over-fermented. Your home may be pretty warm. Try using less grains, or more milk, or ferment for less time.
We used to get raw milk, raw cream, raw butter and all that good stuff for years. I would get raw sheep's milk too. I used to make homemade yogurt all the time. Love it, delicious!
If I get grains from someone that is growing them on pasturized milk does that make a difference when I add them to my raw milk? Will the pasturized grains produce less different kinds of probiotics?
You may not know until you try but I think it will be fine.
I ordered kefir grains from you on Etsy last week, and just stumbled upon your RUclips channel! Our grains are doing great, thank you!!
Oh so glad they're working out for you! We love our grains. :)
Thanks for showing and explaining. What comes to mind is, when you touch it with your bare hands, even if they're clean, don't you contaminate the grains with germs from your hands?
I thought of this as well. She also touched her hair and clothing. Surely a clean spoon would be more hygienic and not harm the sensitive grains.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful, especially as I'm just stated learning how to ferment foods
To save the leftover grains do you have to store it in milk or can you just store it in your fridge in a jar for a few days before needing to put it into the milk to make more kefir?
grains need milk to survive , unless you freezing them
Hi Lisa. You have inspired me to start fermenting food. I have made pickles and am going to start some sauerkraut. I am desperately trying to find some Kefir Grains that I don't have to re-hydrate. I believe you mentioned that you occasionally sell some of yours. If you could let me know when you are selling I would greatly appreciate it as I'm very excited to make my own Milk Kefir!! I had no idea it was so easy and good for you until I watched your wonderful video.
I sell my extras here: ruthiebell.etsy.com I should have some available next week. :)
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I'm so excited! I just placed my Order for Kefir Grains from your ETSY shop! XOXO
I want kefir grains...mam.
Love your channel! Please make another video without music and better audio, I couldn’t watch it it was so difficult to listen.
Hi Lisa... I would like to make some homemade kefir, but I live alone and I'm not sure how to make a half gallon of kefir per week... how can I preserve the kefir grains without them dying off??? And thank you for sharing this video!
Thank you for making it so simple
its harder to find a raw milk dealer then to find a drug dealer
just so backwards isn't it...
Reminds me of my soviet childhood, fantastic stuff! :)
I'm surprised to see so many people with Russian background on this channel. Greetings to you😊
Yes, we grew up with it in Russia! I just got my kefir grains today and landed on your video!
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for these clear and no fuss instructions. I was wondering: do you drink kefir during pregnancy?
There's no reason not to.
Thank you for showing how to do this- do you still sell your grains?
We love kefir! I was introduced to it by my Armenian mother-in-law years ago (before Americans became so enamored with it). Wonderful stuff! We used to buy it at the local Russian market, but homemade is so much better. By the way, it's pronounced kǝ-FEER. 🙂
Actually there are many pronunciations all of which are correct.- Much like 'pecan'.
According to the Oxford Dictionary it is indeed pronounced kə-FEER.
@@bt464 that's hard to believe considering it's a foreign word!
Hooray ! Someone else knows how to pronounce it !
Will you please do a video on Kim-chi?
Yes! I will put that on the list!
Go to Maangchi dot com or do a search on youtube for "Maangchi kimchi" to find an authentic recipe. Also, "Aeri's Kitchen" on youtube. They both are Korean and make authentic kimchi. If you want a vegan style, search for "Lazy Vegan kimchi" on youtube. You're welcome!😃
@@JJ-yu6og I'll second that! I love maangchi's "White" Baek kimchi 😋
You could also explain what milk kefir is.
To make kefir you do not need to look for grains. Buy a kefir bottle from the supermarket, put in the milk and within 1-2 days is ready. That's it! Try it!
Good information! I just started making this about a week ago 😁
I adore kefir, I add vanilla and stevia and I’m in heaven. Thanks for your video!
Like vanilla extract?
so basically my failed yogurt was kefir , now i know everything
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Hi Lisa! My husband surprised me and bought kefir grains off of Etsy, in the instructions it says not to sweeten it with honey because the bacteria will cross culture. Do you use honey? We buy raw local honey and I'm honestly pretty bummed out that we supposedly shouldn't use it. :(
You probably can sweeten with honey as you use, such as adding it to a glass of kefir and mixing before you drink.
You mentioned that it is not a good idea to keep multiple ferments in close proximity so the bacteria doesn't interact with each other. Does that still apply when they are ready to be put in the fridge? If yes, what do you do when you have multiple ferments ready to store in the fridge (say, sauerkraut and sourdough starter)?
I would buy multiple refrigerators. Just kidding, IMHO the risk of cross contamination among fermented products is incredibly low. I'd be more concerned about handling the grains with bare hands. Various bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites are found on the skin of normal healthy humans.
I've been drinking and making kefir for years. This is the first time that I've heard it called
"Kee-fer". I've always heard it pronounced as "Ke-fear". I believe that's the original pronunciation by the people in the Caucasus region of Russia and Armenia where it originates.
Same thing with the pronunciation of route. It’s original and correct pronunciation is “root”. Root 66. Language pronunciation tends to get murdered as it’s passed along into different countries and cultures 😂
@@mindymiller3270 I always thought "root" was the pronunciation of the noun, as in "the root to Memphis", and the pronunciation "rowt" for the verb, as in "they were rowted through that neighborhood"...lol
Yep, we say “ke’feer” in Russian with the stress on the last syllable. But here in the US I hear “keefer”, and people don’t understand me when I say it in the Russian way 🤣
Thanks Lisa! very helpful instructions! so cute to see an older video. Even back then you had a maturity beyond your years :)
Can you do a video for someone wanting to make it for the first time? Like literally starting from nothing ... what all you need ... thank you
How do I buy grains from you and what do they cost? Does anyone have extra grains you are willing to ship to me for the cost of shipping, just to help a senior citizen get started?
Lisa I made fermented pickles and my kids are none the wiser🙋 now I’m wanting to get some kefir in their smoothies. From one mom to another -Thank you!!! Now I have to buy my grains👍
You are so very welcome! So glad your kids are getting all those good bugs in their guts! :)
Pls explain also, How kefir is made?
Fragmenting milk with kefir is understud.
Hi which state do you live in? I think we bought some around 6 months ago and it was just like what you said on this video, slow in the beginning but wonderful now and still going. : )
Thank you so much for making this video :) it is so helpful. I was just wondering if kefir grains are as versatile as sourdough is, can you switch between pasteurized milk and raw milk? We don't have raw milk near us, but I can get it occasionally.
I know this is an old comment, but thought I would answer anyways… You can use pasteurized milk, you just want to make sure it’s not ultra pasteurized. If it is ultra pasteurized then there will not be enough nutrients to support the kefir. But using kefir is supposed to be a great way to add nutrients back in to milk that has been pasteurized if that is all you have access to. 🙂
@@makennazornesthank you :)
I have drank Kefir for years I live by it and swear it cured my ulcerative colitis. I am on batch 3 of my first home ferment and it smell too rancid to taste, is this normal or should I get new grains?
Okay, you may not see this, since its 5 month, but I do have uc as well. Gonna try kefir next week for the first time and i am so excited!
I don't know how to find the grains after the ferment. it all looks the same.... ????
I bought milk kefir grains as a description but I can’t use a raw milk because for activating needs a pasteurized whole milk 😢
But I don’t consume a pasteurized milk. Is it ok if I make a kefir from a raw milk?
I think the problem is that the enzymes in the raw milk compete with the enzymes in the kefir grains.....I have heated my milk on the stove to get it to work....
What about an infuser and just lift out the grains? Would seem a lot easier?
What I would like to know is...where did you get your Keefer grain? Do you sell your grains...?
I don't sell them. I get mine from...Cultures for Health
I bought some organic kefir from costco recently. To me it tasted like an unflavored yogurt drink. A bit sour but with a squeeze of honey, quite good. Is kefir much different than yogurt?
It has different bacteria, but very similar!
Yogurt has up to 6-7 strains of bacteria and kefir has up to 60 ish far more superior!
Very informative,ty. I also love your clean white kitchen😍
Brilliant demonstration thank you
I been trying to find a good brand to buy I been wanting to make some do you still sell them
I see ur link no longer has the grains available.
Is there another link of where u get your grains or could recommend?
I really want to do this and trust ur recommendations.
Thank you!!
I am working on the link but it is Cultures For Health
Do you just shake the whey back into your kefir or try to pour it off?
I need some Kefir grains. How can I get some. I bought some what was supposed to be Kefir grains and all I get is a yogurt out come.
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He never start from the beginning not with already made kefir
How have you been shipping it to others? What’s the best way? I was worried they’d die if I shipped them.
Kefirko.com has a great blog post on shipping your grains...
Wha t does kefir taste like. I tried kombucha once and it wasn’t something I could drink.
Kefir resembles the taste of yogurt in a way
Please don't run your hands through your hair and then place your hands into the milk keifer. I am not trying to be critical, but when you tell us we need clean hands it would be more effective to practice thay in your demo. I learn a lot from you. You are a very strong, amazing young woman. Please take care of yourself. Those precious children are depending on you. Blessings to you and the entire family.
Hi, can you tell me how long the kefir, once made, will last in the fridge? Thank you!
about two to three weeks
Just a heads up, you info is great but the sound is Terrible, think abt getting a lapel mic,thy cut out the echo effect & make a professional sound, even as you move round, a wireless mic is perfect!! Shalom!
Nice! Looks great!!
Your using your hands and then touching your hair and face ? Very unhealthy 🥴🤢🥴🤢
We have been conditioned to believe that. The human body builds resistance to germs/bacteria. When you are cooking for yourself and family wash your hands and go for it!
This was so helpful and I want to tell you, when you make it look this easy, even an older lady who has done things the same way a long time is willing to try it! I am looking for local raw milk. I may need help finding kefir grains. You mentioned shipping, but of course, if I can find them locally, I will. Besides smoothies, what other ways can this be used? My husband doesn't eat yogurt and doesn't like smoothies. Might it be added to anything else without compromising the probiotic/prebiotic benefits? Thanks
I've got some dehydrated or whatever they're called milk kefir grains in some milk now... going through the process of waking them up. Seems like it will take about 5-7 days, with it being january I'm going to lean towards 7 days, but who knows? I might have some over achievers lol! Im glad you said the whey separation was okay because I thought it meant the kefir grains were hungry. How long to you let your half gallon of kefir ferment on the counter? 24-36 hours? I'm just curious as to what I'll do when I get to that point.
Are you selling any of your extra milk kefir grains? If not where can I get them?
I just saw that you closed your etsy shop. I'd like raw milk kefir grains. Do you recommend anyone?
Could you just mail me some of your extra? Hehe
I would like a more in-depth explanation of how to make kifer. Can you use any grain? Is there anything special needed for the grain? Do you just pour milk in a jar, add grain and that’s it? Also, I’d suggest getting an mic to help viewer hear you. The echo combined with the music doesn’t help. Thanks for showing some of what you do :)
How long does the finished product you put into the fridge last? I think that is the most important information that you left off.
It starts to get pretty sour tasting after a week. The beneficial bacteria preserve it, so it can be consumed later, but the taste might not make you want to.
Thanks for your reply.
If you can’t get raw milk what is the process for pasteurized milk? I wanted to make your kefir ranch dressing. Thank you
I bought the water kifir... twice... and it never fermented... I had sugar water every time.. grains never grew... left it for a week and still nothing... I bought the yogurt one so hopefully that one works because these starts are not cheap
Is it only me thats bothered by the use of hands too much?? The use of spatula would be nicer
when you make a video then you can use what ever you like.
I think 36 hours is better than 24 - I've been doing 24 according to the instructions that came with my kit. I think 36 may be better. It's a very new culture - 8 days old only!
I am always rinsing and washing the jars in between straining. Is that not necessary? How often do I need to wash the jars it is stored in? I love making kefir but am super new to it. I have celiac disease and I believe it is healing my gut!
I’m not far from you, looked at your Etsy. I understand what kefir is but how are kefir grains first made? If you don’t have kefir grains to start, what actually makes them?
maybe a stupid question and don't know because I am still watching video but can you make kefir with soy milk? I am lactose intolerant but want the benefits of kefir. ( I have heard it is good for you)
I'm really impressed by the amount of kefir and sauerkraut you make. You consume all of that ? how long does it take?
We eat a lot of it! A half gallon per day of kefir and a half gallon per week of sauerkraut.
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Did you activate your starter with raw milk, or incorporate the raw milk later on? I bought kefir starter and it specifically says to not use raw milk for activation. I’m worried to use the raw milk and compromise the starter. Thank you.
How can I purchase some of your kefir grains. Do you take the cream off the milk before adding the grains or leave it in?
I use a plastic kitchen scraper not my hands
Yes that is all well and good but what about those of us who are stuck with supermarket milk? and please stop that awful background music it is so distracting.
you can use supermarket milk just not UHT.
@@bronagh1579 Yes I have been using factory-made Kefir to make Kefir at home using organic full cream milk by just inoculating the fresh milk with some of the factory-made Kefir and it works really well😀
I’m expecting a shipment of my kefir grains tomorrow. I will be using raw milk as well. Does the milk have to be room temp or does it not matter? Thank you for the video..I am so excited to begin my family’s journey!
Do you still your grains. Can't wait to start drinking kefir. Love your videos. Thank you for helping us to make kefir.
Is there a way for a nonjudgmental person who likes to learn to unlock the two private videos? I love everything you do and would like to view and learn from them.
Super-stuff..can the room temp vary a little from the ideal 22 degrees ? God Bless from Ireland !
Please give me some of your kefir grains, want to make kefir but dont have grain, cant find grains here in my country
Mines never had whey I put half of whole milk and add the kefir grains it just turns out like liquid yogurt it’s delicious…
Very clear. Like it. Will try this week. Thank you for the info. No offence but why you not use a kitchen tool to stain the kefir or a hand glove just for hygiene? Any way thank you looks very taste.
two days in winter is perfect
I know this is 4 years old. But... thank you! I bought freeze dried kefir gains (wish I hadn't) but they are now active and being introduced to raw milk. Hate that I had to waste 2 gallons of pasteurized whole milk to wake them. But it'll all be worth it in the end. I really need it for myself and my granddaughter sometimes just will not eat. So I figured it'll help both of us to get what we need and not change our habits of not eating.
Is it okay to use an air tight lid, like a fido jar, as long as it allows the pressured gasses to escape? Thank you
My brother in law made me kefir and added some fruit but it tasted like vomit? Is that an acquired taste? Does water kefir taste better?
i definitely know people who don't like it -- so i do think that it's an acquired taste. water kefir really isn't anything like it. more similar to kombucha then milk kefir
Thanks
3 nights is best ? 🤔
5 in the winter? ❄️
Thanks so much for sharing how you make the kefir. I was wondering, you mentioned that you ferment the grains in the milk anywhere from 24 to 48 hrs., depending on the temperature in your house. I notice you do only 1 ferment. When I do it I separate the grains from the milk after 24 hours, then take that fermented milk & put it in a clean jar & allow it to go through a 2nd ferment for another 24 hrs. That would be a total of 48 hrs but going through a 2 ferment process. That's just the way I learned. I was wondering if I just let mine ferment for 48 hrs without going through the 2nd ferment, do you think it would turn out ok? But I also noticed yours look way more creamy than mine. Probably because I don't use raw milk. I'd love to try raw milk but as much as we use it I probably couldn't afford to do it. Anyway, I'd appreciate to hear what you say about 2nd ferments. Thanks again
I ordered so grains off Etsy so when they arrive I just put them straight in a jar of milk?
You mentioned lifeway milk, i have 2 cartons and it says ultra pasteurized and lactose free, will that be good to use. Tks Nicky
@Farmhouse on Boone - WHY on earth is a 8 + quart glass mixing bowl so impossible to find!!!??? It's proof no one cooks traditionally anymore! ;)
I love milk kefir. I am addicted and have been drinking it for going on three years. I like it plain the best.
I almost see a kitchen disaster because of small bowl.. oh no.. It really happened.