How to Make Your Own Kefir Without Grains

How to Make Your Own Kefir Without Grains Easy Method

I’ll show you how to make kefir at home using store-bought kefir as a starter. This method is perfect for beginners and those who want an easy solution to make Kefir at home.

What You Need

• 1 bottle whole milk
• 2 spoons of plain, unflavored store-bought kefir
• A clean glass jar or ferment in the milk bottle directly
• A coffee filter or clean cloth
• A rubber band
• A wooden or plastic spoon (avoid metal)

The Basic Steps

1. Start with room temperature milk. Pour it into your clean glass jar.
2. Add your store-bought kefir to the milk. Think of it as your starter culture.
3. Stir gently with a wooden or plastic spoon to combine.
4. Cover the jar with your coffee filter or cloth and secure it with a rubber band. This lets your kefir breathe while keeping dust and insects out.
5. Let it sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. Place it somewhere away from direct sunlight.
6. After 24 hours, check your kefir. It should be thicker and smell slightly tangy. If it’s not thick enough, let it sit for another 24 hours.
7. Once it reaches your desired thickness, give it a gentle stir and refrigerate.

Get Better Results

• Start with fresh milk and fresh store-bought kefir
• Keep the jar away from other fermenting foods
• The warmer your kitchen, the faster it will ferment
• Your homemade kefir will last about a week in the fridge

Making Your Next Batch

Here’s the cool part – you can use your homemade kefir to start your next batch! Just save a cup from it and repeat the process. You can usually do this 3-4 times before you need to start fresh with store-bought kefir again.

Common Problems

Too Thin?

• Let it ferment longer
• Make sure your room isn’t too cold
• Try using whole milk instead of low-fat

Too Sour?

• Reduce fermentation time
• Make sure your room isn’t too warm
• Use less starter kefir

Not Working At All?

• Check if your store-bought kefir is still fresh and active
• Make sure your milk wasn’t ultra-pasteurized
• Verify your room temperature isn’t too cold

Conclusion

This method might not give you quite as many probiotics as traditional kefir made with grains, but it’s still a healthy, delicious alternative that’s super easy to make. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll have fresh, homemade kefir whenever you want it!

Try blending the finished product with fresh fruit or honey. Remember to keep some plain kefir for your next batch.