Kefir strengthens the immune system, and also has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora. It is generally accepted that the use of a whole glass of kefir prevents many diseases. But so that you do not get tired of this miraculous drink, human experience and gastronomic experiences suggest using it as a basis for many dishes. These include bread, cocktails and even jelly.
Oat bread with kefir
To make bread on kefir according to the Irish recipe, you will need oatmeal (220 g), one and a half cups of kefir, two teaspoons of baking powder, salt and sugar to taste, and flour - about 150 g.
Dissolve oatmeal with kefir, refrigerate overnight. Add baking powder, salt, sugar and flour in the morning. Stir everything with a whisk, preferably a blender, mix everything until smooth. The dough should not only be thick, but also sticky. Put the resulting dough in a baking dish, then brush everything with melted butter. Two tablespoons will suffice. The resulting mass should be baked for about 30 minutes at a temperature of 160-170 degrees in the oven. Check the bread with a wooden stick: pierce the bread, if there are no remnants of raw dough on it, then the bread is ready. Leave the bread to cool, then chop it, grease with sour cream and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Kefir cocktail
In order to make a fruit cocktail with kefir, you will need, of course, kefir, sugar (to taste) and viscous fruits - bananas or strawberries, as well as syrups.
Pour kefir into a deep bowl, add sugar to it and stir. Cut the fruit into small pieces, you can make a whole mix - use the same bananas, strawberries and cherries. Add fruit and syrup to kefir - try coffee or coconut. Beat everything with a blender, add ice if desired. Pour the resulting mass into glasses and serve.
The cocktail can be garnished with chocolate chips or coconut flakes. If you wish, you can use confectionery decorations - beads, peas, stars or flowers. You can also try decorating the cocktail with cream and powdered sugar. Place a slice of the main fruit on the edge of the glass.
Kefir jelly
If you want to pamper yourself and loved ones with a dessert cooked on kefir, then this recipe is especially for you. To make kefir jelly, you need gelatin (1 tbsp. L.), Kefir (2 cups), 3 tbsp. l. Sugar, as well as lemon / orange peel, dried fruits, berries or fruits.
Melt the gelatin. Pour the warm substance into kefir, which must first be flavored with sugar. Add fruit or dried fruit to the mixture, then pour it into molds and refrigerate. After the treat has completely cooled down, serve it to the table.
