Kefir starter culture
Description
The drink is prepared quickly and easily. Ready-made homemade kefir can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. The starter culture can be stored much longer—up to 2 weeks. One more tip: to make your kefir diet-friendly, use milk with the lowest fat content possible. I think you'll find this simple recipe for preparing kefir starter useful. Good luck!
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the milk cool down to 35-40 degrees: it should be warm, but not hot.
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Step 2
Strain the warm milk through cheesecloth into a clean jar.
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Step 3
Now add 2-3 tablespoons of kefir or lacto/bifidobacteria starter. Mix the mixture with a wooden spoon, cover the jar with a lid, and place it in a warm spot for 4-5 days. Store in the refrigerator.
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Step 4
Actually, the finished kefir serves as a starter for the next batch.