Advanced Milk Kefir

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  How to Slow Down Milk Kefir + Make Smaller Batches

  Milk kefir grains are powerful critters, but what happens if you don’t want to make so much kefir? Give one of these methods a try to slow down your grains.

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  Can You Make Kefir From Prepared Kefir?

  Reluctant to maintain milk kefir grains? Wondering "can I just use prepared (store-bought) kefir to make homemade milk kefir"? We have the answer for you!

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  Timing Milk Kefir to Manipulate Flavor

  Varying milk kefir culturing time can make the difference between a mild, thin kefir and a very thick, sour kefir. Learn how to control the culturing time.

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  Reducing The Lactose Content Of Kefir

  Learn about the factors that affect the lactose content of finished milk kefir and how to manipulate them to make kefir that's right for you.

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  Creative Ways To Use Dairy Kefir

  The good news is milk kefir is really versatile. It can be used for just about anything calling for a bit of cultured dairy product, whether it be savory or sweet.

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  How To Take A Break From Making Milk Kefir

  Learn how to take a break from making milk kefir without damaging your grains.

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  Encouraging Milk Kefir Grains To Multiply

  Want your milk kefir grains to grow so you can share with friends? Learn how to keep grains healthy and stress-free, to help them to multiply.

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  HOW-TO VIDEO: Milk Kefir Second Fermentation & Flavoring

  Add flavoring to milk kefir and ferment a second time, to vary the flavor of your finished beverage. Check out our flavoring ideas and tips, too!

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  How to Use Previously Frozen Milk For Culturing

  If you're looking to make Yogurt, Kefir, or Cultured Buttermilk from previously frozen milk, keep in mind these factors when working with frozen milk.

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  The Amazing Number Of Kefir Dairy Products

  You can enjoy drinking milk kefir or use extra to make other beneficial cultured products, from sour cream and cream cheese to hard cheese, and more.

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  Using Kefir In Everyday Recipes

  Kefir, because it contains acids and bacteria, much like yogurt and buttermilk, can be used in all sorts of baking recipes with delicious, tangy results.

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  How To Use Kefir As Sourdough Starter

  Did you know that milk kefir can be used to leaven and ferment bread? Learn how to use this simple method to make a type of sourdough.