Kefir contains various strains of yeast. These yeasts are similar in properties to those found in a sourdough starter, so kefir can be used make bread with no additional yeast or sourdough starter!
5 minutes
90 minutes
1 Loaf
INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT CULTURES FOR HEALTH
Milk Kefir Starter Kit
Milk Kefir Starter Kit
$52.99
Designed for beginners, this kefir starting kit contains our Milk Kefir Grains plus 3 tried-and-true culturing supplies to make it easy to get started making milk kefir at home. Just add milk!
Packaging and Equipment in the kit may appear different than pictured.
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tps. salt
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- Scant 2 cups milk kefir
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix flour and salt well in a large bowl. Pour in honey and 1 1/2 cups milk kefir; mix well. Add additional milk kefir until dough is sticky but pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead 5-10 minutes or until dough is soft and smooth.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl and ferment for 12-24 hours.
- Punch down. Place in a loaf pan, cover, and let rise in a warm place until it reaches the top of the pan.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until done through and golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.
