Ingredients & Equipment
- •Milk (dairy or alternative compatible with grains)
- •Active kefir grains
Step-by-Step Method
- •Combine grains with milk in a jar
- •Cover loosely and ferment at room temperature
- •Strain grains and repeat with fresh milk
Timing & Readiness
- •12-24 hours for light tang
- •24-36 hours for thicker, sour kefir
Storage & Serving
- •Refrigerate strained kefir
- •Store grains in fresh milk if taking a break
Watchouts
- •Overfermentation leads to separation
- •Rinse grains only if needed