Source: Qwartm, AdobeStockBaking with kefir results in very tender and airy goods because it always rises well. It forms the base for versatile dough suitable for all occasions – from sweet desserts to savory pies. We want to share some of these recipes with you in this collection!
1. Sugar Cookies
Source: receptisalatov.comSweet, tender, slightly crispy cookies made with minimal ingredients and effort.
You will need: 270 g flour, 100 ml kefir, 60 ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, 75 g sugar, 2 tsp vanilla sugar, pinch of salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Instructions: Whisk the egg, one-third of the sugar, and salt. Add kefir, vegetable oil, baking soda, vanilla sugar, and mix again. Gradually add the flour and knead the dough. Roll it into a sheet, sprinkle with the remaining sugar, and roll it out to 5 mm thickness. Cut into small cookies and bake in the oven on parchment paper for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Kefir Muffin without Butter
Source: koolinar.ruAlmost a diet-friendly recipe, as much as possible when it comes to sweet baked goods.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking soda, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt. Add vegetable oil and baking soda to slightly warmed kefir, pour into the egg mixture, and mix. Gradually add flour, mix again, and pour the batter into a baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Kefir Sponge Cake
Source: dachadecor.ruAnd if you add a couple more spoons of cocoa to the flour, you'll get a chocolate sponge cake. An excellent base for any cake!
You will need: 300 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1.5 cups kefir, 150 g sugar, 3 eggs, 120 ml vegetable oil, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy. Add oil and kefir, and mix. Separately combine sifted flour with dry ingredients. In several additions, add the dry mixture to the wet, and mix. Pour the batter into a pan and bake the sponge cake in the oven for about 35 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Savory Pie with Green Onions
Source: т.websiteFollowing the same principle, you can make it with any other filling. A great example of savory kefir baking!
You will need: 400 ml kefir, 160 g butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt, 4 eggs, 280 g flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 150-200 g green onions, spices.
Instructions: Whisk melted butter, kefir, sugar, and salt. Add 2 eggs, flour with baking powder to the batter, and mix. Boil the remaining 2 eggs and finely chop them with green onions. Season the filling. Pour half of the batter into a pan, spread the filling, and cover with the remaining batter. Bake the pie in the oven for 35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Zebra Cake on Kefir
Source: rus.redtram.comThe popular "Zebra" cake made with kefir turns out very tender and soft. There are different recipes, and today we offer a butter-free version.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 180 g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vinegar, 280 g flour, 1 tbsp cocoa, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk eggs with sugar using a mixer until a stable foam forms. Pour in room temperature kefir, add slaked soda and salt, mix. Slowly add sifted flour, divide the batter in half, and add cocoa to one half. Pour the batter in layers or stripes into the pan using any convenient method. Bake the "Zebra" cake for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Source: zen.yandex.ruBefore serving, be sure to sprinkle the gingerbread cookies with powdered sugar or glaze them.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 200 g sugar, 450 g flour, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking soda, 3 tbsp cocoa, 1 egg, pinch of salt, pinch of vanilla.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with salt and sugar using a mixer until foamy. Add cocoa and continue whisking. Add kefir, slaked soda, vanilla, and vegetable oil, and whisk again. Gradually add sifted flour and knead a "plasticine-like" dough. Divide into pieces, form small gingerbread cookies, and place on parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
7. Buckwheat Muffins
Source: recipeler.comAn original healthy dessert with kefir for those who watch their figure and diet. No butter or sugar!
You will need: 100 g buckwheat flakes, 60 g buckwheat flour, 1 cup kefir, 1 egg, 40 g raisins, 1 banana, sweetener, salt, cinnamon, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Pour kefir over buckwheat flakes and let sit for 10 minutes. You can use oat flakes instead. Blend the egg with sweetener, salt, and banana. Mix with the flakes and slowly add buckwheat flour with baking powder and spices. Then add raisins, and finally – vegetable oil. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for about 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Berry Pie on Kefir
Source: odnaminyta.comThis recipe uses fresh strawberries, but other berries, including frozen ones, will also work.
You will need: 150 g strawberries, 100 g butter, 0.5 cup kefir, 1 egg, 200 g flour, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, pinch of vanilla.
Instructions: Combine all dry ingredients and cut in the butter. Rub into crumbs and add the egg with kefir. Quickly knead a soft dough with a mixer and place it in a pan. Arrange halved berries on top and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake the pie in the oven for about 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Jam Pie on Kefir
Source: sv.thegrillesd.comThat very homemade pie with a beautiful lattice top, loved by children and adults alike.
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 egg, 0.5 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 200 g jam.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with sugar until foamy, add kefir with baking soda, and mix. Gradually add flour and knead a firm dough. Roll out most of the dough into a 1.5-2 cm thick sheet and place it in a pan. Form edges and spread the jam filling. Roll out the remaining dough, cut into strips, and arrange a beautiful lattice on top. Bake the pie in the oven for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Kefir Muffin
Source: dvoyni.ruThis dessert is so simple and quick that even a child can make it. Optionally, add nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
You will need: 120 ml kefir, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 90 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 130 g flour, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Whisk the egg, sugar, and butter with a mixer. Add baking soda to warm kefir and pour into the batter, mix again. Add salt and sifted flour, mix the batter, transfer to a pan, and bake for about 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Zucchini and Peach Muffin
Source: m.povar.ruIf you love original baked goods, then you should definitely try this recipe. We're sure no one at home will guess there's zucchini in it!
You will need: 150 g zucchini, 250 g flour, 100 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 80 g sugar, 100 g butter, 2-3 peaches, 1.5 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Combine sifted flour with salt and baking powder. Grate the zucchini, squeeze out excess liquid, and mix with the dry mixture. Pour in kefir and melted butter, and mix again. After that, add eggs beaten with sugar. Pour the batter into a pan and arrange peach slices or other fruits on top. Bake the muffin for about 35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Cottage Cheese Cookies on Kefir
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruVery interesting soft cookies. Before baking, you can give them any shape you like.
You will need: 150 ml kefir, 400 g cottage cheese, 600 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 egg, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Whisk the egg with sugar and add warmed kefir. Add cottage cheese and whisk everything until smooth. Add sifted flour with baking powder and mix the dough. Finally, add vegetable oil, divide the dough into pieces, and form cookies. Bake them in the oven on parchment paper for about 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Yeast-Free Bread in the Oven
Source: lotusite.ruYou definitely won't buy such delicious, aromatic, and healthy yeast-free bread in any store!
You will need: 150 ml kefir, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 1.5 cups flour.
Instructions: Mix room temperature kefir with salt and baking powder. Add the egg, mix again, and add sifted flour. Knead a soft dough, form a round loaf, and make a cross incision on it with a knife. Place on parchment paper, sprinkle with flour, and leave under a towel for 10 minutes. Bake the bread in the oven for about 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Sweet Kefir Buns
Source: fotostrana.ruThese tender sweet buns will be a perfect addition to tea. And they also make an excellent standalone snack that will leave no one hungry.
You will need: 50 g butter, 250 ml kefir, 60 ml water, 4 eggs, 200 g sugar, 750 g flour, 12 g active dry yeast, pinch of salt.
Instructions: Dissolve yeast and a spoon of sugar in warm water, let sit for 15 minutes. Mix warmed kefir with sugar, salt, and eggs using a mixer. Add melted butter, then add the yeast. Gradually add sifted flour and knead a soft dough. Leave it in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours.
Form small buns, place them on parchment paper, and leave in a warm place for another half hour. Optionally, brush them with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
15. Jam Cake
Source: news.myseldon.comAn inexpensive, quick, simple, and accessible recipe for every day!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup jam, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour.
Instructions: Mix jam, kefir, and baking soda. Add egg with sugar, and mix with a whisk. Slowly add flour and pour the prepared batter into a pan. Bake the cake in the oven for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Nut Cookies on Kefir
Source: cookpad.comWalnuts are best suited here, but you can use any nuts to your taste. Be sure to toast them in a dry pan if they are raw.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 200 g sugar, 150 g butter, 500 g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 80 g walnuts.
Instructions: Mix slightly warmed kefir with sugar. Pour in melted butter and add flour with baking soda, mix everything. Roll out the dough into a sheet, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and roll again. Cut cookies 7-10 mm thick, place on parchment paper, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Chocolate Muffins
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIf you still don't know how to make delicious homemade kefir muffins – this recipe is especially for you!
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 100 g sugar, 250 g flour, 50 g cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of baking soda, pinch of salt, 80 g chocolate.
Instructions: Combine sifted flour with baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Separately mix melted butter, eggs, sugar, and kefir with a whisk. Combine both mixtures and add grated chocolate. Spoon the batter into silicone molds and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Savory Cabbage Pie
Source: pinterest.ruThis baked good is a find even for those on a diet. And it can be safely served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as a complete meal.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 1 onion, 0.5 cup kefir, 1 egg, 6 tbsp flour, pinch of salt, pinch of baking soda, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Instructions: Finely shred cabbage and onion, and sauté in a pan until soft. Season the filling to taste and let cool. Whisk the egg with salt, add warm kefir, and mix. Add salt, baking soda, and flour, and mix again. Pour half of the batter into a pan, spread the filling, and cover with the remaining batter. Bake the pie for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Oatmeal Cookies on Kefir
Source: vk.comAnother healthy recipe in our collection! You'll need kefir, oatmeal, and nothing else!
You will need: 150 ml kefir, 150 g oatmeal, 30 g raisins, 1 tbsp honey, cinnamon.
Instructions: Pour warm kefir over oatmeal and let sit for half an hour. Pour boiling water over raisins for 5 minutes, pat dry, and add to the oatmeal. Add honey and cinnamon, mix, and form balls with wet hands. Place them on parchment paper, flatten, and bake the cookies in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes.
20. Semolina Cake on Kefir
Source: everything.kzThere are so many semolina cake recipes that it's hard to choose the best one. But this kefir recipe definitely deserves your attention!
You will need: 1 cup semolina, 100 g butter, 1 cup kefir, 0.5 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Instructions: Whisk melted butter with sugar and eggs using a mixer. Add semolina and kefir, and mix everything well. Add salt and baking powder, let the mixture sit for half an hour, and transfer to a pan. Bake the semolina cake in the oven for about 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.