Kefir

6 Quarts of Kefir
Directions:
1. Heat up 1 1/2 gallons of milk to 180*
(Large pot on the stove on medium heat or crockpot on high for 2 hours)
2. Take lid off and cool down to 77*
(About 4 hours, or put in a sink of cold water to speed up the cool down)
3. Whisk in 1 1/2 c. plain kefir from previous batches
(or 1 packet of dried kefir per quart bought at the health food store)
*or 1/4 c. per quart jar- whisked in a bowl individually to ensure even distribution
4. Pour in clean quart jars and place on counter for 24 hours.
5. Refrigerate for 8 hours before serving in recipes in place of yogurt
(good in cold oats or granola or banana smoothies)

1 Quart of Kefir
Directions:
1. Microwave in a bowl for 8 minutes (180*)
2. Cool 1 1/2 hours (75*)
3. Whisk in 1 packet of dried kefir or 1/4 c. from previous batches
4. Pour in clean quart jar and place on counter for 24 hours
5. Refrigerate.