Milk Kefir Cheese and Why | How To Replace ALL Your Cultured Dairy | Fermented Homestead

Today I'm going to show you how to make milk kefir cheese and whey. I'm also going to show you the benefits of milk kefir incase you're on the fence about it.
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[@FermentedHomestead]

If you want to make milk kefir you can find some dehydrated grains here: amzn.to/3NOZ3sd Or for an easier make it when you want to kefir here is some starter: amzn.to/46LJCtC

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[@udderchaos8701]

WOW that was packed full of information! ❤️ Just hung some kefir earlier today for some cheese. Yum! I make and sell raw goat milk kefir. In fact just 2 hours ago I had a knock at my door. There stood a woman who apparently I had gifted some kefir grains to awhile back. She was thanking me profusely, saying that she loves her kefir and that I had saved her life. 😳 I am smart enough not to take the credit but to thank her back equally as enthusiastically for sharing her story. I guess the day she was at my home to pick up her grains I had given her a sample to drink. She said that her stomach had been in terrible pain for 2 years, and with in 10 minutes of her drive home she said her pain was gone and she could feel it working. I am often, lovingly mocked by my grown children saying whenever someone has an ailment that I can be seen or heard whispering the word “Kefir!” 🤣 I so appreciate when people share their stories. Thank you for sharing this information for others who don’t know yet about kefir. 😊

[@FermentedHomestead]

That’s awesome to hear! I do the same thing 😂 I can’t tell you how many of my friends I’ve given grains to

[@OrganicMommaGA]

I have a casein (A1) allergy, and was just pondering if kefir can be made successfully with goat's milk, so your comment is right on time for me! Thanks so much for sharing. ...Now I'm off to find some affordable local source of raw goat milk and kefir grains. LOL

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

I really learn alot from Anna.🌿💛🌿

[@jayrobertson1689]

I loved the way you presented this very valuable information,especially the end,

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Very best tip "The cheese won't be as sour as the kefir". Thank you for that!!!

[@Yanni3001]

I dont usually comment, but I'm literally sitting here like this 😲🤯

[@arjacarter857]

Wow, great information on kefir and gut bacteria! Thank you !

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I rarely subscribe but I absolutely love your energy and the knowledge you packed into this 11 minute video. Thanks so much!

[@FermentedHomestead]

I’m glad you enjoyed!

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Hey farm girl, I love your presentation style, you had me smiling all the way through, I will definitely be watching again.

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lol! Loved this style of video!! So much good info, along with some serious humor!

[@FermentedHomestead]

I’m happy you enjoyed! 😃

[@ljjackson7106]

After having my mind somewhat blown, you got my subscription!! I said to my husband "honey we can make cheese with the kefir grains"....his reply? Gouda? Swiss? LOL. You are a fascinating lady!!! I just started making our own Kefir a few months ago and the grains just keep growing so I have jars of them in the fridge not knowing anyone to share with. I will definitely try to make cream cheese!!! Thanks! - Laura in NW FL

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

A fun video! I gotta get back into the milk kefir routine.

[@Megan_Kateri]

I just discovered your channel and so glad I did! So informational and you are hilarious! 😆 I started making kefir a month ago and so happy to learn more about it.

[@evelyny7037]

This is excellent content! I was just watching another video recently of a lady talking about how the Kiefer helps fight off any candida overgrowth, and can also help regulate your oxalate levels! Wowza! Keep it coming! Love it!

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2nd. Im here for the keifer and dad jokes. 😃🌱🐢

[@mmurph1545]

Wow! One of the best vids I've watched. Great job!

[@FermentedHomestead]

Thank you ☺️

[@suegentry2913]

We love our kefir too! Just a few notes. We were making two cups a day and we were finding that we just had too much volume when flipping it every day so we just cut down to 1/2 cup a day. It has made it manageable for the two of us. When I get too many grains happening I either give them away or freeze them with a bit of dried milk powder. When you need them just thaw in fresh milk and they bounce back in a few days. I am surprised more people don't make kefir - so easy and delicious.

[@pierrejeanes]

i think kefir grain survive moths meaby years out ofthe fridge I forgot a botle for like 6 months when i found it i thought they were death but after throwing the old milk , put new milk the next day i had kefir milk , they also looked great with a nice cream color

[@suegentry2913]

@@pierrejeanes Amazing!! Yes I too believe they are very hardy. A beautiful addition to mankind 😊

[@johnshankster2464]

I prepare fruits (some may need cooking for half hour.) and culture in a container all night with some live yogurt or kombucha. In the morning it’s breakfast.

[@kdog620]

Oh, thank you!!! I just got my milk kefir 2 weeks ago, and now I have 3-quart jars of milk kefir and could not drink enough of it. Thank you!!! I just subscribed!!! You rock!!!

[@scubarocks2004]

You are hysterical and awesome at the same time! I’m working my courage up to make my own kefir and as much as you made me laugh from this video I just have to do it! Thanks for the smiles and encouragement!

[@biodieseler1]

Quite an info dump there, but juicy and interesting. I've only just found kefir, so I'll be watching your "How to make milk kefir" vid next.

[@StankaKordic]

YOU ARE HILARIOUS! I learned so much, thank you!

[@johnshankster2464]

You can culture your professional probiotic capsules in milk. And adding a slight bit of black molasses it will feed better in order to grow it in milk. Bifidum types are more ubiquitous in the colon. The small intestines have Lactobacillus types.

[@victoria8725]

Really enjoyed watching this vid! Big fan of goatmilk kefir myself and this was informative and fun. Thanks! New sub

[@chqshaitan1]

Just came across you on you tube, love your approach to videos, and this is very informative. I have subscribed :)

[@johnshankster2464]

Hi, Anna. I’m excited to see this site. I attempting to create cheese of some sort with kefir.

[@threewillowsfarm7779]

This is fascinating. It doesn't really look that hard. I'm learning so much from you. Concentrating on your show helps me with my panic sometimes. I like that🌿💛🌿

[@FermentedHomestead]

That’s very encouraging to hear 🥰

[@The.Modern.Crunch]

Thank you!

[@birdsherbsadventures3014]

Best video on Kefir, and I've watched many, great presentation and content. Just subscribed. Been making raw milk Kefir for about 2 years and never felt better, I will take my excess grains and freeze to put into my smoothies. Keep up the great videos, much appreciated. Shout out from Utah

[@FermentedHomestead]

Thank you 😊 kefir is the best!

[@caroleford2943]

I like watching your videos while having my morning coffee. They give me a joyful start to my day. (along with all the great info} Thanks and God Bless You

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I love your personality and great advice, very helpful.

[@karronlaneNOLA]

that was fabulous, thanks!!

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm going to try this for sure! I've never done it because I never really knew how, but you make it look like something I could do with success!

[@ahmedismail6412]

Bravoooo!!..you are very active ...and...sweet !!

[@johnshankster2464]

You are very practical.

[@Kaleidoscopelady18]

Oh my gosh! 😂😂 I love the energy!

[@majasmagic]

Thanks for reminding me to make Kefir Cheese. Did you know that making kefir with thick cream (double cream here in the UK) makes everything taste a lot sweeter. I set up a litre use half then keep topping up with 3 day kefir whole milk ferments - nicer for beginner to get used to the flavour.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

YUM! That sounds wonderful

[@kevinorr6880]

You are very entertaining. Thank you.

[@paulasnatural]

Excellent class...lol. So good, I got my grains out of storage in the fridge and made a batch...❤

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Perfection!

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You're so amazing. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@FermentedHomestead]

Thank you 🥰

[@heathergeyer1780]

Awesome video Anna 🥰. Love the geeky science stuff. And I’d sure looove to get my hands on some of those Ooey gooey cauliflower gummies 😉

[@FermentedHomestead]

It finally broke some free! Can you email me your address again?

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[@jeffbee6090]

First time subscriber here.... editing is SUPERB!!! (info is GREAT too but the way it is presented is artistic! )

[@tiarianamanna973]

Milk kefir is awesome 😊 after i moved to the house i nowadays live, my milk kefir died, i trued a couple of times again, but no success 😮 im going to try again this spring /summer time 👍

[@FermentedHomestead]

I hope you find success with it! Strange so many would end

[@eftaxiaskostas]

Great video. I've just started fermending my own kefir two weeks ago and I'm excited on how fast my grains have doubled in size and fermentation "power".

[@evajackson9470]

That’s a good idea to gauge like that

[@diannebeal8730]

I want to try this 😊

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[@FermentedHomestead]

Welcome back! I’m happy to see you again!

[@OpenHandFarm]

Wow, Girl! This was an amazing video! Was wondering if you could tell me what editing program you use. I love your energy and good information and of course your little wisecracks! 😜

[@user-ck9jk3vt2f]

loved this video! would you pull your grains before you started this process (how)... and how long did you ferment this?

[@nancymoore4992]

Yes Yes yes I can't say enough good wonderful great amazing awesome (that one I save for Almighty God ❤) I have 3 autoimmune disorders that they know 😮 Kefir and God are helping me to heal 😊❤ Thanks Sis for making this more known 😊❤

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Best video❤

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You got a new subscriber 🌸

[@johnshankster2464]

You can create a very nontoxic colon area. That makes you gut very healthy.

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You are so overwhelming. I'm going to have listened a hundred times to get it all!

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put it in slo-mo

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I had no idea. Thank you

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6:00 inderesting

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[@FermentedHomestead]

Welcome! 😃

[@MaiMai_Z]

Does the cream cheese from kefir melt? Want to use some in lasagna. Or in a white sauce.

[@tessa35]

💜

[@riddersjc]

Love the channel, just liked and subscribed! I tried making my first kefir cheese a few days ago - it was edible but tasted quite strongly of cheap white wine - is this just the general flavour or can this be avoided or mellowed somehow?

[@sue-in-OregonB]

Where is your ranch dressing recipe??? that sounds awesome. Do you Hidden Valley ranch seasoning?

[@MyTableofThree]

Heeeeyyyy Anna! Great video and I can’t wait to try it to get them gut babies lol!

[@FermentedHomestead]

Heck yes!

[@franmoyer8527]

👏🏻

[@blessedwifeandmama]

This was amazing Tysm for all the info quick question pls how do you get the tangled grains out of the cheese ?

[@FermentedHomestead]

You remove the grains before straining for cheese

[@gustyattaway6419]

Oh sh-t,haha,GREAT VIDEO,thanks.

[@pblosser]

I think I'm in love . . .

[@diannemiller4754]

Thanks for sharing this video. I make milk kefir every other day. I added frozen strawberries and maple syrup to a quart of kefir. I told my son it was in the fridge. He drank the whole thing less the half cup I drank. 😊tomorrow I will make cream cheese from it. Thanks again. By the way in the winter months I fermented the chickens feed. Summer it gets too smelly😮

[@jamieflint2550]

I started making milk kefir a few months back, but it got to be too much for me, as it only took about 24 hrs to ferment so I had to start a new batch every day. Or sometimes I'd rest the grains in the fridge, but couldn't leave it like that for very long. Maybe I'll try again w some of your tips for the cheese and whey so I don't get overwhelmed w just the milk. Thanks!

[@FermentedHomestead]

It’s definitely worth trying to make it work with your schedule. Have you tried the dehydrated powder starter? It’s not as powerful but better than not having any 😃

[@cjbh61]

I had too much too and rested my grains too long in the fridge. They survived, but quit multiplying. So a month or so ago, I began again. Just using one cup per day so as not to have to refrigerate the grains. Now since my new grains are multiplying like crazy, i decided to venture into the world of kefir cheese and whey. I think I have new hobby lol. Only wish I had a local source of raw milk that's near me.

[@evajackson9470]

How much we can drink every day?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

LOl - build a house and make babies :D

[@FermentedHomestead]

😂

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ah the pet fur fun ;)

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Al Capone's alibi 🤣🤣🤣

[@beckybrown3291]

Dumb dad jokes are my favorites. Do you write your own or does Robert help? 😊

[@evajackson9470]

Woo unbelievably thank you my is too liquid

[@rhb30001]

Where did get the milk keifer though?

[@thecharliemyers]

Did you say you’re able to use store bought kefir (cold) and then leave it out to ferment?

[@FermentedHomestead]

No, you can use store bought kefir to make kefir cheese. Store bought kefir isn’t really a natural ferment. Most of the time it’s just selected cultures and who knows which way it will go but you can definitely strain it to make cheese

[@kathievanwickler2558]

I want to know what ranch dressing that you use. All the ranch dressings I found contain soy oil or canola oil.

[@FermentedHomestead]

I just add a powdered ranch mix to the kefir cheese, best thing ever! I couldn’t find any with good ingredients either until I tried this!

[@sandyhootman8151]

@@FermentedHomestead Do you make your own ranch mix from scratch or do you buy a packet of mix?

[@franceswatts4001]

Ingredients to add to the kefir. * 2 tbsp dried tarragon or dried chives * 2 tbsp dried parsley * 2 tbsp dried dill * 1 tbsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp onion powder * 1 tsp sea salt * ½ tbsp ground black pepper These dry ingredients can be stored in an airtight container and added teaspoon by teaspoon to the kefir until you are happy with the taste.

[@nancymoore4992]

Side note get fresh grains

[@sharonleite6501]

Been drinking milk keifer for years and love it! Awesome info, reinforces just how good it is for us. Question, what is cretito?

[@ameenahmed7201]

Farm Girl best rescepttion

[@elenaermolaeva5001]

Question about gut health: do you drink coffee or non-herbal tea? I was told that caffeine messes with stomach (causes gerd) and gut (blocks/ reduces vitamin/mineral absorption). I drink decaf, but can’t pass on a caffeinated soda occasionally (olipop soda, “healthy” kind)

[@FermentedHomestead]

I’ve heard both ways on caffeine but the mental health benefits outweigh anything else. My mom died of something like dementia at 57 and high coffee consumption is strongly linked to preventing cognitive decline

[@FermentedHomestead]

And I haven’t had regular soda in many years but I do occasionally enjoy a zevia, fantastic no carb option from what I can tell

[@elenaermolaeva5001]

I bet that’s why my husband drink so much coffee, otherwise I would drive him mad at early age 😂

[@elenaermolaeva5001]

Olipop is similar to Zevia, I tried both, like the former a bit better :)

[@carolb8394]

So, to make the ricotta cheese, just drain it longer than the cottage cheese and the cream cheese even longer?

[@TorahFirma]

How long is the milk you strain your grains out of good for in the fridge? I've been growing my milk kefir for a couple weeks now, and I'm making my family watch this because they have been hesitant to drink it! Thank you!

[@FermentedHomestead]

Do you mean how long do I strain it for or how old is the milk when I strained it? I usually strain it for around 24 hours but it varies based on what consistency I want and I’m not sure how old the milk was. I hope the video helps! It’s fantastic stuff 😃

[@TorahFirma]

@@FermentedHomestead I mean- how long do you have to drink it? Lol thank you!

[@adastraperporci8829]

How do you perserve the keifer grains when making cheese?

[@FermentedHomestead]

The grains are strained out and in a separate batch. The cheese is made with the finished kefir

[@maria_w311]

Hi Anna 👋🏻

[@adsrentals]

Wow, that's a colony! My grains have barely grown, have tried different (organic) milks, fat content...grassfed...frustrating.

[@annajanis4596]

What do you think about vegan kefir? I have been doing this for a month .. tastes good but I am not sure where all these milk grains I am growing on go.. I might drink them because they always quite melted in part I am leaving for making another I saw they should be grouped and be like small ball .. and easy to transport.. but that is not my case so I probably overthink now if i have some invasion of weird cultures in my stomach :)

[@FermentedHomestead]

Im personally not a fan of it, im predominantly carnivore and plant mills tent to be higher in oxilates. As far as the vegan milks for making kefir, I know some have been successful but im not sure how because the food for the bacteria is specifically the lactose sugar and without it they will begin to weaken and you’ll experience what you are now. The “glue” that holds the grains together is keferian which is not produced without lactose. Im sure you’re getting a fermented drink of some sort but I Just don’t know what type.

[@kkutube1972]

I am interested because I am taking probiotic pill but it is expensive because I take 2 a day because I drink 180 grams of eggs white a day so without the probiotic, it is deadly to the family.

[@johnshankster2464]

I’ve done a gut -health treatment.

[@84272]

How about A2 milk research .Cows with hump benefits

[@stzookster]

I started fermenting bread with milk kefir. Just flour, kefir and salt (syrup optional). I will never feed a starter again!

[@FermentedHomestead]

That’s so interesting!! I’ll have to look into it

[@yamomanemjazz]

Ok. U said "p**p". I fuckin hate cussin. 😭😭😭

[@homesteadmccoy]

Sorry Anna. I can't watch that flash cut style.

[@FermentedHomestead]

Im sorry you didn’t enjoy the video, I really enjoy making this style of video 😞 it might help to watch at a slower speed?

[@terryterry1655]

strain away valuable grains first rite

[@FermentedHomestead]

Yup

[@bitslittle]

I've been giving the whey to my chickens. They've never been healthier!

[@FermentedHomestead]

They love it!

[@Shelby-48]

my god you talk so fast 😅 hard when your English is not yet fully acquired, too bad I can't follow you, a real mill 😅

[@christineczochara7750]

You could slow the video :)

[@christineczochara7750]

All you do is click on the settings icon usually on top right..change playback speed

[@carloslopes3584]

talk to much

[@FermentedHomestead]

Hard to make a silent video explaining how to do something

[@Ratigun]

Omg, homemade sour cream sounds amazing!

[@MinecraftMaker]

Thanks for all this information! If anyone is interested, the cancer study can be found here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17887934/