Make Milk Kefir Without Grains - Two ingredient recipe that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 733

  • @Labeefarmer
    @Labeefarmer Рік тому +97

    Great video! Definitely going to try this after I type this comment. Also, I'm a farmer so I like to let people know...whole milk is 3.25% milk fat. That's it and it is very easy for most peoples bodies to process. If you like 1%, 2%, ok but most people have no idea that whole milk is that low in fat and it tastes better! Keep eating or drinking dairy in whatever form you like!😊

    • @charlie70605
      @charlie70605 Рік тому +7

      Thanks for the information. As my dairy farmer uncle would say, "Don't complain about farmers with a full mouth."

    • @ad-wk2sc
      @ad-wk2sc 10 місяців тому +3

      ❤ Thanks! My keto guru also always insist on whole milk, or cream. Didn't know that the whole milk percentage of fat is just a tiny bit higher then the low fat milk though.

    • @swen6797
      @swen6797 7 місяців тому

      Fat is not a problem, it's a VITAL benefit. If she doesnt know this, not very credible.
      Raw milk is even more incredible.

    • @717adventures5
      @717adventures5 5 місяців тому +3

      Yep, our bodies need dietary cholesterol and healthy fats. They convert to the hormones we need, including testosterone

    • @jeannie920
      @jeannie920 3 місяці тому +2

      Removing the fat removes a lot of the nutrients. Nutrient dense food is better for your health.

  • @spanishpeaches2930
    @spanishpeaches2930 2 роки тому +59

    I do this all the time and it makes sense. I buy a 1 litre bottle of kefir from the supermarket and then divide into three and blend with three 2 litres bottles of organic whole milk. Leave to do it's magic in a warmish place, in the house for 24 hours then refrigerate. Sometimes add a tablespoon or two of honey and some vanilla extract. This helps it fizz a little. Love the stuff. Could easily drink two litres a day.

    • @criconinvestments7723
      @criconinvestments7723 Рік тому

      I'm on my 3rd day & it doesn't taste or smell like the other. Wonder why?...

    • @spanishpeaches2930
      @spanishpeaches2930 Рік тому +4

      @@criconinvestments7723 I've been leaving mine out for 48 hours over the last two months . I make sure i give the bottles a turn , up and down, twice a day the it goes in the fridge. I always use wholemilk because those that have less fat in them will split more readily...you can still shake and drink that though. Make sure the kefir you buy has NOT been pasteurised and get the furthest away use by date too. I have just gone to my fridge to check and the three bottles i have in there are on the fifth day now and are perfect. Good luck.

    • @criconinvestments7723
      @criconinvestments7723 Рік тому

      @@spanishpeaches2930 Ok great. Thank you 🙂

    • @spanishpeaches2930
      @spanishpeaches2930 Рік тому

      @@criconinvestments7723 Just to add that ot should say on the side of the kefir bottle that it contains live bacteria...the healthy kind obv...then you will know it has not been pasteurised.

    • @criconinvestments7723
      @criconinvestments7723 Рік тому +4

      @@spanishpeaches2930 I've thrown the bottle away and the batch I made did become solid on the bottom like she said. It also left a film on the sides of the bottle. I just expected it to taste & smell as strong as the Lifeway Kefir I used to make this batch lol. But after reading some different comments, I understand it continues to ferment in the fridge. Just very slowly...

  • @RRedBBeardCT
    @RRedBBeardCT 8 місяців тому +10

    My understanding is that 1,000+ years ago, milk was stored in goat-stomach bags, where digestive enzymes helped preserve the milk. I'm guessing that an observant Bedouin noticed the grains, and saved them, producing more grains, with or without the goat stomach... a happy coincidence of the right bacteria & flora at the right time. That's my story, and I'm stickin' with it!

  • @b4ds33d
    @b4ds33d Рік тому +12

    Eschewing whole milk, is anything BUT cool. Anyone talking about healthy diet that still believes fat is bad for you is quite ignorant.

    • @jessicaaguirre1755
      @jessicaaguirre1755 19 днів тому +2

      I prefer whole milk because I always think if they are taking out the fat they’re taking out the creaminess

  • @California6
    @California6 Рік тому +7

    Few months ago, I bought Kefir grain from online, it cost me $22 for just a table spoon kefir water with a very tiny of so-called kefir grain. Every day I have to separate kefir milk from kefir grain and I'm so tired to filter it and clean it up. I keep kefir grain in milk for a month in fridge and the surface of milk soak in kefir grain became turned yellow or pink color and smell bad so I threw it away. Thank you so much to show me easy economical way to make kefir milk without to buy expensive kefir grain again.

  • @mikkikas6821
    @mikkikas6821 2 роки тому +140

    THANKYOU!! NOBODY, BUT NOBODY can tell me HOW the VERY FIRST KEFIR "GRAINS" were "invented. NOBODY! They only say you need a starter of the grains. But these grains HAD to have a very first creation point, the VERY FIRST meaning that until then, THEY DID NOT EXIST! But so glad you have the alternative to that question. THANKYOU!❤

    • @The-realnews
      @The-realnews Рік тому +6

      Nobody owes you knowledge you have to go on your own

    • @themuleify
      @themuleify Рік тому

      You did not exist before you were conceived...

    • @b4ds33d
      @b4ds33d Рік тому +9

      Ease off the caps lady.

    • @teutahaxhiavdija4305
      @teutahaxhiavdija4305 Рік тому +11

      That is my Q too !! How to make a kefir grain??? Heeelp somebody ??Anybodyyy?

    • @mwpierre
      @mwpierre Рік тому

      Kefir is a living grain/organism. How can man make it? You can only obtain living things, you can’t produce it.

  • @aristotlev
    @aristotlev 4 роки тому +71

    Really straight and to the point. Thanks for making this. Really wanted to make kefir milk but had no grains. Thanks again

  • @independently_
    @independently_ 2 роки тому +25

    This worked great. Just made my first ever homemade kefir. Thank you for this easy trick. Sharing is caring 😊

    • @FrostyBud777
      @FrostyBud777 5 місяців тому +1

      I just did this too friend! :)

  • @AynurNezer
    @AynurNezer 3 роки тому +27

    I watched your video and made one batch of Kefir yesterday in the same way. Just tried one cup and it turned out so good! Thank you!

  • @kberken
    @kberken 3 роки тому +101

    You have helped me overcome all my fears about making this. I've used your method for months! So easy! Once it totally separated so I just strained it and it made the best cheese! But never need to buy separate grains. I got my kefir at Aldi. Haven't had to buy any new. Thank you for this super simple process! But I don't tighten the cap during fermentation so the gas can escape.

    • @shahidahmed8073
      @shahidahmed8073 3 роки тому +2

      If I buy liquid kefir from Aldi store just once can I keep making it at home from new kefir to the next,and then next to the next and so on?Can you please explain to me the procedure little elaborate? Thanks...Jaf.
      Neelakash7@yahoo.com

    • @kberken
      @kberken 3 роки тому +37

      @@shahidahmed8073 I start with a quart size glass jar and add about a half cup of kefir from my last batch. Then add regular milk to fill the jar to about an inch from the top. I use whole milk but you can use any kind. Stir and cover loosely with a paper towel or plastic wrap. Now just leave the jar out on the counter for about a 36 to 48 hours or until you see it begin to cuddle. It all depends on the temp in your room. Warmer days will ferment the milk faster. I've had to wait 3 days once and it was fine. Then just refrigerate it. But put a regular cap on the jar. If it separates that's not a problem. Just shake the jar before using or put into a blender for a few seconds. You can keep using the kefir you made to make new batches.

    • @chawquee
      @chawquee 2 роки тому

      Really a kefir with grains oh my God .kefir is made by grains of bacteria and yeast.the other thing is a coagulated Milk not probiotic .

    • @kberken
      @kberken 2 роки тому +12

      @@chawquee I don't know what you're talking about. I start with real kefir then make more from that and keep using my last batch. It's not just coagulated milk. When you make yogurt you use the old yogurt. Same with kefir. Yes it has all the same probiotics. How do you think they made it a thousand years ago? Used the old batch to make new. There are visible grains in it.

    • @soulcake76
      @soulcake76 2 роки тому +17

      Shout out to Aldi!!!! They have kefir at affordable prices amongst other items!!!

  • @soulcake76
    @soulcake76 2 роки тому +10

    Holy moly-I’m sticking with making Kefir this way!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @myavatar9590
    @myavatar9590 Рік тому +8

    Thank you, thank you for posting this cost-saving video! I liked and subscribed.
    Yesterday I paid $8 for one quart of raw kefir from a local dairy farm. It is incredibly smooth and creamy and tastes delicious and my body needs the strong probiotics, but $8 per quart equals $32 per gallon and is way over my budget.
    I am very grateful to learn to make more raw kefir by adding to a gallon of fresh raw milk, which I got at the farm for "only" $5.31 per gallon.

    • @rydout
      @rydout 3 місяці тому

      which you can buy kefir grains once for like 14$ and then the only thing you'll ever need after that is milk and it has the all the strains that it should have that you can't get from store bought.

    • @twy2414
      @twy2414 2 місяці тому

      @@rydoutwhere do you buy kefir grains?

    • @rydout
      @rydout 2 місяці тому

      @@twy2414 I bought them from fusion teas on amazon. I've bought there twice now. My husband dropped my jar of grains and milk out of the fridge and it spilled everywhere and he cleaned it up and threw them all out lol.

  • @davidb5952
    @davidb5952 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks! It works great and it is delicious with whole milk. Plain Kefir is $3.79 per quart near me and whole mile is $2.69 a gallon. So can save big just have to buy the single quart of kefir then just add to milk. Will try to use the whole milk kefir in the next gallon of milk - should be ok and saves almost $12 per gallon.

  • @Victoria-pf7hc
    @Victoria-pf7hc 11 місяців тому +3

    Girl you are a natural, I could carry your own TV show. Great video, thank you for sharing!

  • @truthofthematter9409
    @truthofthematter9409 Рік тому +20

    Yes Ma'am! If you look carefully you will find little kefir grains growing in your new culture too! I saved my grains and it works fine

    • @bathsheba.b8656
      @bathsheba.b8656 Рік тому +6

      Thanks for that comment, it is something I have been wondering about, if one can extract/grow Kefir grains from store bought, organic Kefir. Cheers.

  • @san-ramon-flash8077
    @san-ramon-flash8077 Рік тому +2

    I love this method instead of using grains. Sometimes I want to take a break and don’t feel guilty about not keeping the grains alive. Thank you 😊🙏

  • @joycekhan4358
    @joycekhan4358 Рік тому +3

    I’m from Canada, and just noticed your way in doing Kefir with no grains, I love it and can hardly to start,
    I will definitely keep you posted. Many thanks again. Joyce

  • @DreaScott67
    @DreaScott67 2 роки тому +33

    Thank you for this video! I had planned on buying the grains, but this is much simpler and more economical. Years ago I made homemade kombucha and made my own Scoby. I really appreciate you!

    • @chawquee
      @chawquee 2 роки тому +1

      Buy the grains Dear Madame there no kefir without grains if bacteria and yeast .This lady knows nothing about fermented food.What she did us coagulated Milk .All types of Milk when left out if the freezer for 2 days or three depending on the weather will coagulate it is drinkable and good and we drink it in my country Tunisia for century but definitely not Yogurt who is yeast made product nor kefir which a products full of probiotics and vitamins made by bacteria as and yeast who eats lactose ( sugar) and other things to give us that great very very healthy diary product.To get those grains kings of Russia tried for centuries so much to buy these grains from Chechen tribes but they refused and one of Russia offered his daughter to them in return if getting kilos of these grains.If it was so easy are these kings stupid not to do by themselves?! So buy the real grains

    • @oldsocrates
      @oldsocrates 2 роки тому +14

      No, it's actually *not* more economical. If you buy grains, they're a one-time purchase, and you can make kefir literally forever. All you have to pay for is the cost of milk.
      However, if you make kefir from store-bought kefir, you will have to continually purchase kefir, and those costs will add up.
      Plus, kefir made from grains is significantly more healthy than store-bought kefir.
      But you do you...

    • @DreaScott67
      @DreaScott67 2 роки тому +4

      @@oldsocrates You are correct.... thanks!!!

    • @onceamishB4
      @onceamishB4 2 роки тому +7

      @@oldsocrates no? You just have to save a cup from the most recent ferment and add it to the next batch of fresh milk? Store in fridge until ready to use. You buy store kefir once then save a cup off of each ferment to make the next batch if that makes sense?

    • @oldsocrates
      @oldsocrates 2 роки тому +13

      @@onceamishB4 That ONLY works a limited number of times. The kefir starts losing quality little by little until it's no good anymore, so you CANNOT make kefir that way indefinitely. Plus, store-bought kefir is far inferior to homemade kefir from actual grains.

  • @sanjaykohli9897
    @sanjaykohli9897 4 роки тому +22

    You have such a lovely, bubbly , great personality, keep it up !!

  • @YeshuaKingMessiah
    @YeshuaKingMessiah 6 місяців тому +2

    1/4c kefir per qt of milk to make more
    Super simple
    Not as wide spectrum as using kefir grains
    I leave on counter 24 hrs
    Then chill 12 hrs n it thickens well in fridge

  • @kenoberg
    @kenoberg 4 роки тому +34

    Great video! I could never find buttermilk in the grocery stores here in Italy but recently found Kefir milk and it tastes even better and is healthier. Your video just showed me how to "re-produce" it much cheaper. Thanks

    • @chawquee
      @chawquee 2 роки тому +5

      Salutes from your Southern Neighbour from Tunisia what this lady did is not kefir at all.Here in Tunisia we do that we just leave the milk for two days in a dark place and in cupboard then we get what we call Rayeb which means coagulated Milk something between milk and yogurt but definitely not a yogurt neither Kefir .Kefir can not be done without these grains made if bacteria and yeast who are originated in The Caucasian region They are white grains and when put in milk they ferment the milk by eating lactose and other things leaving us probiotics and vitamins etc .My self living for more than 25 years in Turkey the country of yogurt and kefir traditions for millenia and we do our yogurt and kefir for years and years.So an advise do such healthy things in the proper way and search for specialized people not youtubers who have nothing to do with the subject and they talk about things with zero knowledge just to get some followers.As an Italian I am more than sure that you prefer to drink an espresso in a cup of ceramic white and shiny than in a plastic or carton Coca cola style starbucks cup with your name on it?! So healthy things definetly not in the American way.Ciao Northern Neighbor

    • @americanborn9461
      @americanborn9461 2 роки тому +4

      Never buy buttermilk. Instead try this. Put one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in one cup of milk, stir and wait about 15 minutes.

    • @alive-awake
      @alive-awake 2 роки тому +3

      @@chawquee So how do you make the kefir grains. If a company can do it and sell them, we should be able to make them ourselves, no?

    • @sorryrocco
      @sorryrocco 2 роки тому +1

      @@alive-awake in a laboratory not a domestic kitchen.

    • @usaroxx8085
      @usaroxx8085 Рік тому

      @@americanborn9461
      This is how I make buttermilk when I need it for a recipe

  • @SterlingSimmons22
    @SterlingSimmons22 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m surprised how well it worked, most people have advised against this! I guess the difference is the store bought kefir has less strains of bacteria compared to kefir made with grains. Life way brand I believe only has 12 strains compared to 50+ strains in the grains

  • @aquariusrizing
    @aquariusrizing 2 роки тому +2

    This is fantastic. The price of the plain kefir has risen and there are limits on them. I have gut issues that require kefir daily, and would much rather make a gallon and buy one quart than buy 4 quarts. 12$ vs a gallon of whole milk and one 3 $ quart? Easy math- and it only takes a little experimenting with how much to use. I'm very grateful, will be making this!

  • @FrostyBud777
    @FrostyBud777 5 місяців тому +1

    I just did this today, and watched this video after I put it into instant pot. I have had gut problems for years, probiotics harder to tolarate, but wow I love and tolerate lifeway kefir very good! Pain in stomach down in just 1-2 days. I poured some of it into organic valley ultra pasturized grassmilk.

    • @717adventures5
      @717adventures5 5 місяців тому

      It's excellent for reflux! I've introduced Kefir to several people with reflux problems and they say it helps

  • @renaclements6634
    @renaclements6634 2 роки тому +2

    made this and it turned out so creamy and thick. I also make my buttermilk this way. Add 1 cup purchased buttermilk, with 2 bags of 3.25% milk. I use glass jar and brown tupperware juice jug. Leave for 24 hours. Then when it is done I whip with stick blender until large bubbles form. Then I refrigerate it. I did the same with the kefir also. So so good.

    • @justagramma
      @justagramma Рік тому +1

      mine didn't get thick at ALL

  • @garynewis8293
    @garynewis8293 9 днів тому

    The very best video on making kefir.great thank you so much.Can make it in bulk & better value to maintain it

  • @Daughter_of_the_MostHigh
    @Daughter_of_the_MostHigh 10 місяців тому +1

    I was thinking of trying this glad to see you already tried it and it works, with the idea you use yogurt to make it more yogurt, and buttermilk to make more buttermilk, it already has the microbes you need in it, no grains needed.

  • @TheSolsonia2003
    @TheSolsonia2003 4 роки тому +9

    I have to say a huge “ Thank You 🙏 to You !!! It works perfectly 🥰 Infinite gratitude beloved 💛

  • @burgerking220
    @burgerking220 3 роки тому +8

    It's the same idea behind bread starter. Pretty interesting.

  • @LoganStyles21
    @LoganStyles21 4 роки тому +48

    You can also strain your kefir after first 24 hour resting period and than rest it again for another 24 hours it gives it twice the amount of probiotics and vitamins and a more sour taste

    • @salocin911
      @salocin911 2 роки тому +6

      Am I separating anything? Or just straining it back into the same container? thanks

    • @KatarinaS.
      @KatarinaS. 2 роки тому +2

      @@salocin911 that's what I was wondering, strain what?

    • @avi2125
      @avi2125 2 роки тому +1

      My question too - I know abt double fermentation with grains...but without...?

    • @janawall3306
      @janawall3306 Рік тому

      Strain? Could you answer?

    • @janawall3306
      @janawall3306 Рік тому

      How much kefir did you pour into the milk?

  • @Nicholas.Tsagkos
    @Nicholas.Tsagkos Рік тому +3

    In Greek we call it Keh-fir as weel, not key-fir. Btw kefi in Greek means good mood, so kefir makes you happy.
    I'm doing mine with coconut milk with milk kefir grains.
    Delicious.

  • @chinkyminky7067
    @chinkyminky7067 2 роки тому +2

    I liked the way u did without doing the kefir grains process, love it

  • @brightmoon7132
    @brightmoon7132 2 роки тому +15

    Thank you so much for this! Easy, easy, easiest way to make milk kefir. No more worries about "what if I kill the grains."
    Mine was perfect after 24 hours. Thanks again! 😊

  • @truthalonetriumphs6572
    @truthalonetriumphs6572 2 роки тому +10

    It works better if you boil the milk, let it cool down so it's warm to touch, add the Kifer, and place in a warm place overnight (maybe inside an oven which has been warmed up). No stirring or peeking.

  • @yogimaster1
    @yogimaster1 3 місяці тому +1

    I just read the grains have a greater number of wild culture strains than commercial kefir, so making kefir from grains should be healthier. It always says to avoid ultra pasteurized milk, but that's all I can ever find in the stores these days. Hopefully it works ok as I just started the kefir grain activation process.

  • @renyirish
    @renyirish 5 місяців тому

    Love your bubbly and natural way of talking...you should be in TV. Thanks for the video x

  • @rickkaylor8554
    @rickkaylor8554 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I recently discovered Kefir. I followed your directions and had my first batch done and it was great. I now have 3 batches going. I like to let it go for about 3 days because I like it sour.

  • @lifeslessons9889
    @lifeslessons9889 7 місяців тому +1

    It’s a shame you don’t give your kids milk … it’s a good for them . Great video and information 👏

  • @dh1474
    @dh1474 2 роки тому +8

    I do it the same way, but put lid back on loosely after shaking so it allows gasses out. works a treat!

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 6 місяців тому

      If it’s screwed on the kefir gets more bubbly

  • @ganmolly8957
    @ganmolly8957 4 роки тому +21

    Thank you Katie, I was checking how to start making kefir without a starter! And prayer has been answered 🙏. Just like I discovered without scoby, can also make kombucha 💖

    • @camillehendricks9819
      @camillehendricks9819 4 роки тому

      How?!

    • @GF_Burke
      @GF_Burke 3 роки тому +19

      @@camillehendricks9819 Just buy one kombucha drink. Pour it into a gal jar. put in a cup of sugar (or honey). Couple cups of tea. water the rest. shake. cover with paper towel. place in dark warmish area. about 2 weeks = scoby.

    • @ahmedfazzaa5573
      @ahmedfazzaa5573 3 роки тому +2

      @@GF_Burke thanks 🙏❤️👍

  • @nigelpollitt5124
    @nigelpollitt5124 2 місяці тому

    Great useful video with nice energy. It's fascinating that someone below comments that the grains start to form using this method, which would make sense. It's also fascinating that otherwise, there's a very strong line out there saying that grains are essential. It's also interesting that some comments below are doing this in the same manner as yoghurt, ie, heating the milk and then culturing the kefir in a warm place.

  • @Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook
    @Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook 2 роки тому +1

    Great information thankyou. Please drink whilst sitting down- it's better for the heart- PROTECT your HEART..PEACE GIRL

  • @graftedin3
    @graftedin3 2 роки тому +1

    I made my first 1/2 gal and it is great! Thanks for the help. I was right, even a man can make it... Tommy

  • @lillyw4710
    @lillyw4710 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for this video. I tried kefir grains before and they were a pain to strain from the kefir. This is so much easier. Make kefir all the time now.

  • @judyjacques7151
    @judyjacques7151 Рік тому +1

    Great method, no fuss it works. Plus super simple direct UA-cam presentation.

  • @og-greenmachine8623
    @og-greenmachine8623 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU!
    Don’t need grains if you have kefir.
    Like making yogurt from yogurt💡

  • @JalaKamal
    @JalaKamal 3 роки тому +8

    That’s the way I have been making kefir.

  • @SheilaMore-l4v
    @SheilaMore-l4v 3 місяці тому

    Thank you this sounds very simple. I need to do this. I’ll put one cup of that keeper in a gallon of milk and leave it on 24 hours and taste it and see how it turns out. Maybe it might need to stay longer or maybe 24 hours as long enough but thanks for the simple way of doing it. I’m going to try.

  • @rawreen
    @rawreen Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great TIP!!

  • @gladysma308
    @gladysma308 9 місяців тому +1

    750 ml milk : 47 ml kefir
    1333 ml (a bag) milk : 80 ml kefir
    NB: warm up the milk a bit before adding in kefir and wrap the mixture with blanket to keep warm can speed up the fermentation process, but to turn it upside down in 12 hours, and in 24 hours, taste it to see if it is done, then transfer the product to fridge.

  • @janicerehmeyer7646
    @janicerehmeyer7646 2 роки тому +1

    Just started my first batch.of Kefi Milk using this receipe.. I make my own kumbucha also. Thank you for this video.

  • @ParadiseLiving23
    @ParadiseLiving23 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks...makes sense to do it this way that's how I make kombucha

  • @OriginalGirl59
    @OriginalGirl59 11 місяців тому

    Fat is not the enemy depending on the type of fat. I use whole raw milk and grains but it's nice to have an alternative just in case something happens to my grains. I have been feeding and using my grains for at least 10 years.

  • @semper9565
    @semper9565 15 днів тому

    I make it the same way. After it's done, I harvest the top cream and use it for making other kefir youghurt and then the same crram harvssting and so on... Basically, I only buy once bio kefir and I keep making my new kefir with the help of the cream on top of this youghurt.

  • @joycekhan4358
    @joycekhan4358 Рік тому +1

    O my goodness, wow, thank you so much for reaching me how to make Kefir with no grains. I’ve been trying for the longest time to get some kefir grains, but no luck.
    I tried it your way, and what a big surprise, it was delicious. I had one question for you,
    is it ok that I use the kefir I make, to make a new batch kefir. Actually I did do that, and it came out just great. I’m Joyce from Canada 🍁 🇨🇦.

    • @joycekhan4358
      @joycekhan4358 Рік тому +1

      I meant thank you so much for teaching me how to make kefir with out grains. I’m Joyce from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

  • @scj00380
    @scj00380 3 роки тому +1

    This is the very first YT video I have watched re the making of Kefir. I shall try your recipe post-haste. Thank you for taking the time to show us just how you make your own version. And what a lovely, happy person you are. Thank you again.

  • @colchicine1
    @colchicine1 Рік тому +2

    The only problem I have with this method is that all dairy products you buy from the store, including Kefir, are pasteurized, and that means the nutrients have been altered and some completely destroyed because in pasteurization, all bacteria and enzymes are killed. The result will be some dead product that contains some beneficial bacteria, not to useful for the body because the kefir has lost it's nutritional synergy. All important B vitamins, and fat soluble vitamins A, D, K, E, will not be present, in pasteurized milk from the store. Best to start with raw thriving grains in raw milk. Then you will have a thriving kefir with all it's nutritional value. Another thing to consider is that commercial kefirs companies use starters and not grains to make kefir, which adds to a less effective weak product. Just saying.

    • @Justiceneeded4
      @Justiceneeded4 7 місяців тому

      Makes sense. I added raw kefir to raw milk & it still didnt work twice! Waisted $50

  • @megan3124
    @megan3124 4 роки тому +15

    I totally made this,this week and it's amazing!!!! I was just wondering how long does it last? Is there a specific time frame that you need to throw out? PS I totally love your video, love your personality that comes through. We would totally be friends. 😊

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  4 роки тому +18

      Aw! Thank you, Megan. Friends are my favorite! ❤️ No specific time frame - I have had kefir in my fridge for well over a month and it was fine. Longer than a month, to keep the culture from dying, you might just need pour in a little extra splash of milk as it hangs out in the fridge.

  • @franciscatherine8756
    @franciscatherine8756 Рік тому

    I make it right away coz the kefir milk is expensive. Thanks!

  • @madinasabri6365
    @madinasabri6365 3 роки тому +1

    This is actually genius’

  • @kindredk9standardpoodles280
    @kindredk9standardpoodles280 11 місяців тому

    I bought some kefir from a farmer's market and have been using it ever since

  • @samanthajansen
    @samanthajansen Рік тому +1

    This is great. Thank you! I live in Thailand where it’s tropical, hot and humid. Should I still be leaving the milk on the counter for 24 hours?

  • @feliciacarter1962
    @feliciacarter1962 3 роки тому +2

    Wow that was super easy. I wished I would have watched you first. I just bought kefir and kombucha starters from Amazon prior to watching your video. I’ll cancel my order and try your method.

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  2 роки тому

      Hi, Felicia! Kinda late check in (I was on a social hiatus) but how did it work for you?!

  • @jacedaacee
    @jacedaacee Рік тому +1

    When you are happy with your Kefir, does refrigeration stop the process of culturing ? Thanks for sharing it was a very helpful ❤

  • @margaretcordova3268
    @margaretcordova3268 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for showing the easy method!

  • @coralfloral2262
    @coralfloral2262 3 роки тому +7

    What was the proportion ? How much of kefir to 1liter milk?

    • @wanda7519
      @wanda7519 3 місяці тому

      I’m curious too!!

  • @graftedin3
    @graftedin3 2 роки тому +4

    My third batch, I used 2 cups from the previous batch and fermented for 22 hours . Great taste and very thick and creamy.
    by the way I hope you just ignore the few creeps that have made comments, they probably are not even pleased with the great sacrifice God made in giving his own son for their sin. Tommy

  • @TheFaithfulFlock
    @TheFaithfulFlock 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you!! I’ve been wondering if this could be used as a starter just like yogurt!

  • @shirleystein6521
    @shirleystein6521 Рік тому

    Made this yesterday and tried it this morning. Really delicious. I used more Kefir as I like the sour taste.

  • @cducoeurjoly
    @cducoeurjoly 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much for posting this video!! I've just made it and it's sooooo good!! Keep up the good work!!!

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  4 роки тому

      Chantal, that's great! Thanks for letting me know. 😊

  • @JTWaters68
    @JTWaters68 Рік тому +1

    Will this method still yield the 50+ types of beneficial bacteria strains?

  • @divyanshugogna6152
    @divyanshugogna6152 3 роки тому +4

    made at home with kefir yoghurt and macro organic milk from Woolworths (Australia)
    it came out just like any normal yoghurt, just same kefir kinda tickly tongue feeling. otherwise so easy to make thank you so much made in like 20 hrs for me

  • @kittenbritches5735
    @kittenbritches5735 2 роки тому +3

    How much kefir did you add to that gallon?

    • @lebleubayou
      @lebleubayou 2 місяці тому

      If you just go back and watch the video, you will notice that she poured off one cup of milk, that is 8 oz of milk poured into an 8 oz Mason jar. Therefore, to refill the gallon jug, you would pour 8 oz out of the quart of kefir.

  • @roseannejacquette9347
    @roseannejacquette9347 3 роки тому +8

    Great. I ordered some grains but couldn’t wait for them to arrive and tried your idea. Boy I was pleasantly surprised. Question. Does this ever make grains if you left it out long enough? I’m having a smoothie right now for the first time.

  • @novalees
    @novalees 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, I make this all the time now! Awesome!

  • @teekotrain6845
    @teekotrain6845 4 роки тому +12

    I KNEW it!!!! It's just like kombucha. Sure you can get starter liquid and a scoby from a friend but you can also start your first 2 gallon batch (max per bottle of gt's) with the plain gt's kombucha as starter liquid and it will grow its own scoby provided it's left undisturbed throughout fermentation
    Edit/ update....so this video inspired me to go get some. Can't wait to make it for myself and for those who haven't tried it: it's absolutely delicious. The store bought doesn't taste as strong as buttermilk but i would not mind a stronger flavor. If youre like me and you like dairy, whole milk, sour cream, el salvadorian or mexican cream, buttermilk, yogurt, greek yogurt, gogurt drink.......there is no way youre not gonna like it.

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  4 роки тому +1

      Exactly! 🙌 Check back in when you're done and let me know how it went! 😊

    • @teekotrain6845
      @teekotrain6845 3 роки тому +4

      @@TheIronHeartMama little late on the update...i should have let the store bought kefir set out and ferment further before doing my first batch. The starter culture is a little weak. Also, I have a heating pad that's been helpful to my fermentation during the winter. I need to try again. Ive had lots of successful ferment projects now

  • @johannest-denis9083
    @johannest-denis9083 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Katie! I ll try this and freeze it into ice cubes to add to my morning shakes!

    • @skybellau
      @skybellau Рік тому

      The culture is dormant while frozen and digestive acid can kill it before it reactivates to do its good work in the gut. Same with cooking it just kills the probiotics.

  • @uzairahmad1219
    @uzairahmad1219 Рік тому +1

    I did try yesterday but it didn’t work for me what should i do i did same your procedure?

  • @mahmudabegum3566
    @mahmudabegum3566 Рік тому +1

    Very good idea today I will make myself

  • @monikathomas4985
    @monikathomas4985 11 місяців тому

    In most of Eastern Europe it’s pronounced kefeer ✌️😊

  • @khaleefax9553
    @khaleefax9553 4 роки тому +11

    *In Russiam they pronounce it as "Kayfeeer"*

    • @larissahobbs7076
      @larissahobbs7076 4 роки тому +2

      Nah, we say “que-FEEERRR” 😉

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  4 роки тому +3

      😂 I probably have never said it correctly, but I make it just fine! 😉🙌

    • @Zuchy101
      @Zuchy101 4 роки тому

      You are correct.

    • @atomos1463
      @atomos1463 3 роки тому

      Lol the Russian as enter the chat now the Turkish as entered the chat. I as a latino has entered the chat but I’m not gonna force anyone to pronounce them bulgaros.

  • @YTSparty
    @YTSparty 22 дні тому

    You can do this with yogurt as well! Also, to save money, you can buy $1 bottles of kefir to save a lot of $$$.

  • @PhilMorgan303
    @PhilMorgan303 5 місяців тому

    Easy Peezy

  • @rainafortini5797
    @rainafortini5797 2 роки тому +9

    Would you say the nutritional benefit is the same as using grains? Was looking for your other videos haven’t found that answer yet. Thank you!

    • @dlukton
      @dlukton 2 роки тому +4

      Probably you'll get more (good) bacterial species when using the kefir granules.

    • @wobble108
      @wobble108 Рік тому +2

      This is basically kefir yoghurt... Its still very good for you (and easier to make) but you won't have the same amount of good bacteria as in grain made kefir.

  • @jpeood32
    @jpeood32 3 роки тому +4

    great video, I do the same thing with butter milk. I’m new to Kefir water, wonder if that would work, Yip, straining and messing with the grains is like raising children, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose LOL.

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  2 роки тому

      😂 Thankfully, unlike my grains, my children are all still alive. In theory, bacteria and yeast just need food and a warm place to procreate, so it should work for most cultured or fermented food!

  • @healthyme369
    @healthyme369 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks a lot - and what a relief to find your video after hesitating to order the grains online!! - specially I am in keto and just want to give it a try to see if it will fit in my diet - so didn't want to commit into grains and strainers etc.. Just made it and its sitting on the kitchen bench now :)
    Bless you.
    love your spontaneity and lovely personality - well done for your boy drinking his milk :)
    love and respect from France
    Miriam

  • @DavePawson
    @DavePawson Рік тому

    Solid advice, thanks.
    Especially about the 'long time' activated stuff in the fridge.

  • @JM-ym8mm
    @JM-ym8mm 2 місяці тому

    Its the keefer madness hehe

  • @janawall3306
    @janawall3306 Рік тому +1

    What ratio milk ( 1 gallon) to ? KEFIR?

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 Рік тому +1

    But is the bought Kefir the genuine one? I read it can't be made at industrial scale. Research showed NON of the supermarket ones was the real deal!

  • @krissk77
    @krissk77 Рік тому

    Thanks. Will give it a try before I get my grains. Hv some supermarket kefir. Will have to get the grains online. From Kenya ❤

  • @justagramma
    @justagramma Рік тому +1

    Mine didn't get strong at all. It still tasted good but it was very watery even after shaking.. I'm the only one who uses it in my family so I used a quart of milk and a half cup of store plain kefir shaken well. Third time I tried it, it turned just to sour milk not kefir.

  • @ivyyang4430
    @ivyyang4430 3 роки тому +14

    You may forget to loose the lid. It could explode if you keep it tight. Plus the kefir grains in it need to breathe.

    • @TheIronHeartMama
      @TheIronHeartMama  2 роки тому +2

      No grains here! 😉

    • @sharonweston5659
      @sharonweston5659 2 роки тому +6

      @@TheIronHeartMama in other words, it’s not fermenting, it’s just creating a milk product that tastes a bit like kefir but without the probiotic value. Kefir made with the kefir grains is very nutrient-dense and contains over 30 types of good bacteria and 30 to 50 strains of good bacteria. Store bought kefir has less than a dozen. I’m sure you know this, but perhaps your watchers do not, so they are sacrificing a lot of nutritional value in order to avoid straining grains, which takes me about one to two minutes every day. You would be doing a real service if you inform your followers exactly what health benefits they will lose by following your short-cut, then they can make a value-informed choice. Thank you.

    • @NextLevelFitness7
      @NextLevelFitness7 2 роки тому +1

      @@sharonweston5659 or you can make your own video :)

  • @barbaraferron7994
    @barbaraferron7994 6 місяців тому

    I would put some tape or a sticker to id it because a marker lable could be overlooked.

  • @rustytindog
    @rustytindog 3 місяці тому

    So easy brilliant cheers from Australia

  • @jerrym.2648
    @jerrym.2648 22 дні тому

    You get like 10 x the Probiotic diversity using grains. Nevertheless this is a cool tip. I know you can make yogurt from a small amount of yogurt added to milk and left to ferment.

  • @Jacksprat265
    @Jacksprat265 Рік тому +1

    I don’t strain my kefir… I just leave some in the bottom the jar and put fresh milk on top, shake and culture.

    • @ns88ster
      @ns88ster 9 місяців тому

      How long can you keep doing that?

  • @mirian593
    @mirian593 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this, I would appreciate if you can reply this please, Do I have to buy kefir Bottle every time I want to make a new batch? Thank you
    Love from England Miria

    • @benji4330
      @benji4330 5 місяців тому +1

      Maria , other people are saying that you can just use the milk you already have to make more, as long as you want

  • @dilemmix
    @dilemmix 2 роки тому

    Thank you, I was looking for a video on how to make Kefir, it looks easier than I expected!

  • @SchnuffiJames
    @SchnuffiJames 2 роки тому

    It's often been said on these channels that store bought kefir, hasn't as many types of bacteria as the kind of grains you buy.