Re: was Coconut Kefir, now just Kefir

[Guest guest]

Jen, this should help.

http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/Makekefir.html

http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefir-faq.html

Blinky

[Guest guest]

On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 23:46:26 -0600, Jen <jenvel@...> wrote:

> I have a question about kefir. I'm trying to make my first batch now.

> It's been fermenting for about 12 hours. I got some grains, and I

> followed the recipe in NT. I stir it every now and then and taste it.

> I don't know what I'm looking for, though. Any helpful tips or

> suggestions?

>

> Jen

Jen,

It might take a bit longer--the keifer should get thick and a bit

sour. I usually leave my ferment on the counter for 24 hours or

longer if the weather is cool.

HTH,

ps--for thicker keifer add extra cream to the mix.