How To Make Milk Kefir 2 Ways | A Powerful and Delicious Fermented Drink | Fermented Homestead

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  • čas přidán 19. 02. 2022
  • Fermented February playlist! • Fermented February
    Milk kefir is a delicious fermented milk that is packed with some of the highest concentrations of bacteria of any fermented food! This ferment is a thing of legends and conquests (literally).
    Today I'm going to show you how to re-hydrate or activate kefir grains. I'm going to show you how to make kefir 2 different ways, one is with cultures for health dehydrated grains and the other is with a one time use powder!
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Komentáře • 339

  • @diannamc367
    @diannamc367 Před 2 lety +4

    "Honestly, if you even have that stuff in your house, you should just dump it."
    I so wish I could get some people to understand this. Especially the ones who wash with it daily followed by sanitizer every 10 minutes 🙄
    Thank you for the recipes and the collaboration. I really like the fact that you included newbie fermenters (makes it less intimidating for those of us who are also just starting out) and introducing us to so many new channels.

  • @beckybrown3291
    @beckybrown3291 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for keeping the spill in the video. You are such a hoot, you make my day! Blessings from Indy 💜 🙏

  • @xorrum
    @xorrum Před 3 dny

    "your dairy sheep,..your...I don't know ...dairy cat..I don't care..according to some people" I'm dead. She's a legend!

  • @goodinthewoods6845
    @goodinthewoods6845 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for helping us newbies learn to start slowly.

  • @jennipettengill2434
    @jennipettengill2434 Před 2 lety +2

    Back in the day I used to have a goat dairy and I made kefir. I liked the grains over the powder. The second ferment with fresh berries and vanilla was amazing! I really need to get back into it again when the cow freshens! Thanks Anna!

  • @tz5502
    @tz5502 Před 2 lety

    Another great recipe to try. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sweetearthfarm
    @sweetearthfarm Před 2 lety

    I'm actually doing it! I'm putting together my first ferments right now.

  • @fotoejunkee6247
    @fotoejunkee6247 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing different ways of using it.

  • @karenpasquith6510
    @karenpasquith6510 Před 2 lety

    I love kefir never thought of making it. I'm going to try this. Thank you!

  • @dancnluc1
    @dancnluc1 Před 2 lety +4

    I have never made keifer. I would love make though. As for the contest here, I think everyone is a winner by learning more on fermenting and the recipes. I can't wait to start making some of them.

  • @LydiaWhitmer-ou9kd
    @LydiaWhitmer-ou9kd Před 3 měsíci

    Thx U for all ur information on kefir, I’ve been making it for 6 months now and feel great but I didn’t know about all the other stutlike sour cream, cheese ur the best talker🥰

  • @conniegant7781
    @conniegant7781 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Anna for this Fermented February Collaboration, so many wonder recipes.

  • @fallenangelwi25
    @fallenangelwi25 Před 2 lety +2

    My kids and I truly enjoy blueberry milk kefir!!! I definitely want to try this!!!

  • @MaryJimenez-ys1cu
    @MaryJimenez-ys1cu Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this recipe.

  • @charlenejutras1595
    @charlenejutras1595 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have been curious about kefir-such an informative video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @laurarochester3054
    @laurarochester3054 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for putting on this collab. I’m learning so much I didn’t know I needed to know!

  • @donnawitbrodt3138
    @donnawitbrodt3138 Před 2 lety

    I'm loving fermented February. I have learned so much. Thank you!!

  • @kbeebe2686
    @kbeebe2686 Před 2 lety

    Love learning about all these fun ferments! Thanks for putting this together.

  • @s.leeyork3848
    @s.leeyork3848 Před 2 lety

    I love kefir! I'm so glad you showed how to use the grains. Thanks

  • @Jennyheenan
    @Jennyheenan Před 2 lety

    Thankyou this was so interesting I thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @jamieflint2550
    @jamieflint2550 Před 2 lety

    I can't wait to try this!

  • @sheilalaidig4835
    @sheilalaidig4835 Před 2 lety

    This was very informative…can’t wait to give it a try.

  • @Sara-cf2ei
    @Sara-cf2ei Před 2 lety

    Thank you for another great video!

  • @lisahensley1452
    @lisahensley1452 Před 2 lety

    thanks for all the info. very interesting!

  • @jessicatonniges1698
    @jessicatonniges1698 Před 2 lety

    This is interesting! All of this is so new to me! It's very exciting! Thanks for sharing!

  • @danaorr5773
    @danaorr5773 Před 2 lety

    Great story. Thanks for keeping it real!

  • @kimberleeb1581
    @kimberleeb1581 Před 2 lety

    This is now on my list for when we get goats.

  • @kittyanderson7684
    @kittyanderson7684 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, as always, another great video

  • @victoriaanderson1468
    @victoriaanderson1468 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @sandyclaus2729
    @sandyclaus2729 Před 2 lety

    Never heard of this, but im so excited to try all of these.

  • @farmlife43
    @farmlife43 Před 2 lety

    I want to try everything. This looks so good

  • @marywoodke2510
    @marywoodke2510 Před 2 lety

    Wow! How versatile is this kefir! Amazingly versatile ! Thank you!

  • @charlottedawson850
    @charlottedawson850 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Anna for the collaboration and all of your recipes.

  • @maxer6205
    @maxer6205 Před 2 lety

    This is another ferment we need to try. 😊

  • @lisabrown5976
    @lisabrown5976 Před 2 lety +1

    very interesting once again!

  • @DeborahDeBoer
    @DeborahDeBoer Před 2 lety +1

    I am loving all these videos. Thank you for planning all this and teaching us!

  • @HeavensEssentials
    @HeavensEssentials Před 2 lety

    Such a cool recipe, Thank you

  • @lindawheeler3479
    @lindawheeler3479 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for your time and willingness to teach.

  • @brendagallik6451
    @brendagallik6451 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, this was really full of great info for me. Thank you for all you are doing with the month of Feb. I look forward to giving this a try.

  • @marlysjcollins8775
    @marlysjcollins8775 Před 2 lety

    I’ve enjoyed learning and watching all these great fermenting videos!

  • @terrysaintonge511
    @terrysaintonge511 Před 2 lety +2

    I had forgotten that I made Judie many years ago. My children were somewhat grossed out by it so never tried it. And yet, when I purchased at the store not too long ago they drank it. Both adults and in their own homes now. Thank you for the video and memory.

  • @michigandaffodil7561
    @michigandaffodil7561 Před 2 lety

    Soooo much info. Great to know

  • @theresasnow4050
    @theresasnow4050 Před 2 lety +1

    Love all the information.

  • @nowweride3094
    @nowweride3094 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Anna, I have learned so much and have really enjoyed all of the videos ❤️

  • @craftandgrow
    @craftandgrow Před 2 lety

    This was great!! I loved this Keifer journey!!! So great and I love your energy! Thank you for sharing and have loved Fermented February!!! I hope to roll out some fermented videos soon!! Learned so much

  • @cherylyancey1179
    @cherylyancey1179 Před 2 lety

    I love watching your videos and seeing all the things that you are doing. Thank you

  • @marymansfield2555
    @marymansfield2555 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Anna for another amazing video and the history behind the kefir grains.

  • @ds333trueloveforever5
    @ds333trueloveforever5 Před 2 lety

    Wow, love the history.

  • @rondamcfalls7696
    @rondamcfalls7696 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the warning & history.

  • @jannyjoslater
    @jannyjoslater Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for doing this!

  • @margaretschumacher7752

    That was interesting. Not sure I'm ready for this. Have really enjoyed these videos. Thank you!

  • @Mimi_1963
    @Mimi_1963 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing! This is a more advanced fermentation. Maybe in the future I will be able to do this.

  • @meadowhillfarmct
    @meadowhillfarmct Před 2 lety

    will have to try this

  • @teresabowles3103
    @teresabowles3103 Před 2 lety

    I never had any kind of Kefir but would like to try it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @annettesaxman248
    @annettesaxman248 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this information

  • @patriciariggs7408
    @patriciariggs7408 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so interesting.

  • @Michelle_Myers
    @Michelle_Myers Před 2 lety

    So interesting to learn about Kefir! I plan to add this to my list that is continually growing! Thank you 😊

  • @adamkelly4990
    @adamkelly4990 Před 2 lety +2

    The history of this drink is interesting. Thanks for sharing! Definitely a more advanced fermentation! You did well explaining!

    • @FermentedHomestead
      @FermentedHomestead  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s actually the simplest one I know once it’s activated! It just takes daily tending

  • @jenniferwillprecht
    @jenniferwillprecht Před 2 lety +1

    This is interesting, so many things adding to my list to try!

  • @elizabethcopeland3026
    @elizabethcopeland3026 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for adding the history of milk kefir grains. Very neat to hear.

  • @catherineabramson5460
    @catherineabramson5460 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. I've been meaning to start kefir.

  • @wandapresley9785
    @wandapresley9785 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You!! Learning so much.

  • @kristinebeedle657
    @kristinebeedle657 Před 2 lety

    Love kifir. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

  • @tammybowen2682
    @tammybowen2682 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for the video's that you do.

  • @rockyhillshome1513
    @rockyhillshome1513 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for expanding my knowledge in so many fermented areas.

  • @camaro1968nc
    @camaro1968nc Před 2 lety

    Learning so much with this collab!

  • @o.o1163
    @o.o1163 Před 2 lety

    Im definitely interested in learning all types of ferments, thanks for sharing ☺

  • @cryswe1
    @cryswe1 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the info. Never made this

  • @staceywishart9971
    @staceywishart9971 Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect timing for this video. I was just thinking about milk kefir after yesterday’s video. I’m quite new to ferments. So it’s all very interesting

  • @impalamama7302
    @impalamama7302 Před 3 měsíci

    FIrst time viewer and new subbie. You are such an AWESOME teacher and I really appreciate the time you take to cover all the bases and even the finer details. As a nurse I first started researching probiotics and gut health over 25 years ago and I am so glad that FINALLY this knowledge is getting out there.

  • @theresadavis1834
    @theresadavis1834 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow Thanks for sharing. Never tried any ferments. Love this series. I will be trying one I hope.

  • @Jeffrich308
    @Jeffrich308 Před 2 lety

    Interesting video, Thanks!

  • @grammyskitchen367
    @grammyskitchen367 Před 2 lety

    I am learning so much

  • @maryannsmithkang7224
    @maryannsmithkang7224 Před 2 lety

    Love this collab!! Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge!! We’ve made kombucha before but am definitely going to try making kefir now!! Thank you

  • @lauragillespie9635
    @lauragillespie9635 Před 4 měsíci

    I tried store bought kefir and it was good. I need to try making my own.

  • @shanag569
    @shanag569 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! This would be so good in smoothies.

  • @karinwishner4861
    @karinwishner4861 Před 2 lety

    This video was very helpful. I’ve been wanting to try to make kefir. I have the courage to do it now.

  • @arcticcat7142
    @arcticcat7142 Před 2 lety +2

    I love goat milk kefir.
    I’ll have to try this with cow’s milk
    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @belieftransformation
    @belieftransformation Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing! I have the milk kefir grains that I’ve been using them for about 3 years & learning so much from your channel! 🤗🇨🇦

  • @marthajeanharris3051
    @marthajeanharris3051 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing! Could definitely tell the difference in the look of the two types. Another type of fermenting I had never heard of. Learning new things!

  • @stacyclark5283
    @stacyclark5283 Před rokem

    Can't wait to get my milk kefir grains. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos!

  • @tammyjones3315
    @tammyjones3315 Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting information. Thank you.

  • @saidnegash8524
    @saidnegash8524 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the info. I prefer the Kefir made with the grains. It tastes much better and more health benefits.

  • @SusanS588
    @SusanS588 Před 2 lety +1

    New to fermenting. So many great ideas for types of foods and techniques. Thanks for coordinating these videos.

  • @ItsAlwaysSummer
    @ItsAlwaysSummer Před 2 lety

    Wow! That turned out so great and so healthy for us! Love it! ❤️ I agree with another commenter that everyone is a winner with all we learned! Plus we learned about a lot of amazing channels!

  • @farmerandadeleacres2726

    Such an interesting story. I love that you added some fun history. I really can’t wait to make this and start using it in my daily routine. We all need more health in our lives. Thank you 😄

  • @MsVcraft
    @MsVcraft Před 2 lety +1

    This sounds very interesting . You gave us such great information. I’ve really enjoyed this collab. I’ve learned so much information.

    • @FermentedHomestead
      @FermentedHomestead  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful! I love sharing what I'm learning because it's so fascinating to me!

  • @cathywhittemore2647
    @cathywhittemore2647 Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting another lesson. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for hosting this collaboration.

  • @susiewolfgong3496
    @susiewolfgong3496 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice collaboration have enjoyed watching them. Thank you

  • @Alisapao
    @Alisapao Před 2 lety

    This u is a great! Thank you!

  • @magickalfantasy
    @magickalfantasy Před 2 lety

    I just got some water and milk kefir grains delivered and I'm excited to start this. ^_^

  • @joannekeith9430
    @joannekeith9430 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for explaining all that! Going to build up to that!

  • @heathergeyer1780
    @heathergeyer1780 Před 2 lety +8

    The powder kefir can actually make several batches of kefir. Up to 7. You would just use some of the first batch to make the subsequent batches. Just like you would do for homemade yogurt. Wasn’t sure if you knew that 🥰

    • @FermentedHomestead
      @FermentedHomestead  Před 2 lety +2

      I didn’t know that! Thank you for telling me!

    • @rosezingleman5007
      @rosezingleman5007 Před 2 lety +2

      You can also use store bought kefir as starter. I sometimes buy a bottle to “boost” my grains.

    • @anacuji2444
      @anacuji2444 Před 9 měsíci +6

      I use it for far more than 7 and it just keeps getting better. Until it doesn't. And then I use another packet of powder.

  • @daisha7736
    @daisha7736 Před 2 lety

    I have never tried kefir but this month has really made me want to try it.

  • @grammiejan828
    @grammiejan828 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting. I've never had milk kefir. Am willing to try it. Thanks for your great explanation.

  • @lindarussell1932
    @lindarussell1932 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Anna! I love kefir. Need to start doing it again!! Love it flavored with organic orange rind

  • @wendystatz4268
    @wendystatz4268 Před 2 lety +4

    Love making my own kefir. Store bought milk does work, but not the ultra pasteurized type. 😁

    • @FermentedHomestead
      @FermentedHomestead  Před 2 lety

      That’s what I’ve heard, I prefer raw but I don’t have access at the moment!

  • @emilystevens7837
    @emilystevens7837 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so informative

  • @janisnelson26
    @janisnelson26 Před 2 lety

    Kefir is the best. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us Anna. The history of kefir is fascinating.

  • @andrewthomas37
    @andrewthomas37 Před 2 lety +1

    The history is amazing