Biotiful kefir yoghurt

[Bluevanman]

I was in Asda earlier and noticed they were selling 2 x 1kg pots for £5 which is quite the bargain.
Never having tried kefir before what's the lifespan,in terms of days,once the pot is opened ? The label says just 3 days, I'm not going to be using a kilo in 3 days

[dickymint]

Like all dairy you'll know when it's on the turn or off. It will separate a bit but just give it a good stir then smell/taste it. I've found that ten days after the use by date is fine in the fridge.

Now as it happens I only ever buy a small tub Kefir (or Greek yoghurt) to make my own. Earlier today I just jarred up 2 litres of Peach yoghurt I started last night................






First two jars for my neighbour............



It's so easy especially if you have a bread machine. Just need 2 to 3 x tablespoons of your shop bought Kefir as the 'starter culture' and 2 litres of whole milk. I usually use raw unhomogenised from my local farm dairy but any will work as long as it's not UHT. Heat the two together to 43 C and maintain that temperature as best you can for 8 hours - much easier in a bread machine and most have a yoghurt setting dor this. Then let it cool and spoon off the yoghurt and done.

Check Youtube for ways to make it thicker etc.