Source: FomaA, AdobeStockWhen you crave something homemade and comforting, baking with kefir is an excellent option. It's quick to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and tastes just like childhood. We're sharing 20 recipes that definitely won't disappoint!
1. Kefir and Vegetable Oil Cake
Source: AdobeStockThis will exceed all expectations of your family or guests!
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 150 ml vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 400 g flour, 150-200 g sugar, 1.5 tsp vanilla sugar, 2.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with both types of sugar until pale, pour in kefir and mix. Add vegetable oil, mix again, and gradually add flour with baking powder. Bake the cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Quick Orange Kefir Muffins
Source: AdobeStockCitrus notes always enhance any homemade baked goods.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 350 g flour, 200 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 10 g baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 orange.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with both types of sugar and salt. Pour in kefir and juice of half an orange, add zest to taste, and add dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix the dough until smooth, pour into muffin molds, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Zebra Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockThat classic mom's recipe, familiar to many since childhood!
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 300 g flour, 200 g sugar, 10 g baking powder, 3 tbsp cocoa, 1 pinch vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla, then pour in kefir. Set aside 3 tbsp of flour, and mix the remaining flour into the dough along with the baking powder.
Divide the dough in half, add 3 tbsp of flour to one half, and cocoa to the other. Spoon the dough into the mold, alternating colors. Bake the cake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Apple Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockAn alternative to homemade charlotte – a perfect choice for tea.
You will need: 2-3 apples, 250 ml kefir, 50 g butter, 2 eggs, 250 g flour, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, then add softened butter, followed by kefir. Mix in flour with baking powder, pour the dough into a mold, and arrange apple slices on top. Sprinkle the cake with cinnamon and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Quick Poppy Seed Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockYou don't need to soak the poppy seeds for this recipe, so it's super easy.
You will need: 1.5 cups kefir, 3 eggs, 3 cups flour, 1.5 cups sugar, 3 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp poppy seeds, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla, pour in kefir, then mix in flour with baking powder. Finally, add poppy seeds, mix again, and bake the cake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Kefir Cake with Cottage Cheese Filling
Source: AdobeStockLooks impressive, but is simple and quick to prepare!
You will need: 100 ml kefir, 50 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 150 g cottage cheese, 150 g flour, 100 g and 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Mash cottage cheese with vanilla, 1 egg, and 2 tbsp sugar, and form balls from this mixture. Separately, whisk the remaining egg with sugar, pour in kefir with oil, and add flour with baking powder. Pour the dough into a mold, arrange and slightly press the cottage cheese balls into it, and bake the cake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Quick Kefir Buns
Source: AdobeStockA wonderful recipe that every hostess should know.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Combine dry ingredients and pour in oil with room temperature kefir. Knead elastic dough, divide it into portions, and form round buns. Bake them for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Yeast-Free Kefir Bread
Source: AdobeStockFeel free to add spices, aromatic herbs, or seeds to taste.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 200 g flour, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix dry ingredients, pour in kefir, and knead the dough. If you have time, let it rest a bit; otherwise, immediately form a loaf and sprinkle it with flour. Bake the bread for 20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius and then for another 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
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9. Kefir and Butter Muffins
Source: AdobeStockExquisite taste and no special culinary skills required.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 100 g butter, 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix dry ingredients and separately mix eggs, kefir, and melted butter. Combine both mixtures, pour the dough into molds, and bake the muffins for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Quick Kefir Cookies
Source: AdobeStockSoft cookies that will pleasantly delight your household.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 50 g butter, 1 egg, 1.5 cups flour, 100 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, kefir, salt, sugar, and vanilla, add baking soda, then melted butter. Mix in sifted flour and spoon the dough onto parchment paper. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes in the oven at 160-180 degrees Celsius.
11. Pour-Over Cabbage Pie with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockThis type of pie can be made with any filling of your choice.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 4 eggs, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 200 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 400 g cabbage, 4 sprigs of herbs.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage and stew it until soft, stirring occasionally. Season to taste, add chopped herbs and 2 beaten eggs. Cook, stirring, until the eggs set, and let the filling cool slightly while you prepare the dough.
For the dough, whisk the remaining eggs with kefir, salt, and oil. Add flour with baking powder and mix thoroughly. Pour half of the dough into a mold, spread the cabbage, and pour the remaining dough over it. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Cheese Kefir Cookies
Source: AdobeStockCrispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and very, very cheesy!
You will need: 50 g butter, 150 ml kefir, 50 g hard cheese, 200 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Cut cold butter, add flour with salt, baking soda, and baking powder, and rub everything into crumbs. Then mix this mixture with finely grated cheese, pour in kefir, and knead soft dough. Roll it out, prick with a fork, cut into cookies, and bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
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13. Ham and Cheese Muffins with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockFor more variety, we also offer a recipe for savory muffins!
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, 200 g flour, 150 g ham, 100 g hard cheese, 2 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, salt, spices.
Preparation: Whisk egg with kefir and vegetable oil. Separately, finely chop the ham and grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Mix all ingredients together, spoon the dough into molds, and bake the muffins for 25-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Quick Semolina Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockThis semolina cake differs from a regular cupcake with its looser texture.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 3 eggs, 1 cup semolina, 4 tbsp flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix semolina with kefir and, if possible, let it swell a bit. Whisk eggs with sugar, combine them with kefir, and add flour with baking powder. Whisk the dough and bake the semolina cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Chocolate Kefir Cake
Source: AdobeStockAnd to make it doubly chocolatey, you can mix in some grated chocolate into the dough.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 100 ml vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 50 g cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, pour in kefir with vegetable oil and mix. Separately mix dry ingredients and whisk both mixtures together until smooth. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
16. Quick Oatmeal Kefir Muffins
Source: AdobeStockIf you don't have oat flour at home, just grind the flakes.
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 100 g butter, 200 g oat flour, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix oat flour with kefir, add melted butter and other ingredients, and knead thick dough. Pour it into molds and bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Coconut Kefir Cake
Source: AdobeStockAll coconut lovers will definitely be delighted!
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 1 egg, 180-200 g flour, 100 g coconut flakes, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with half of the sugar and pour in kefir. Then add flour with baking powder, mix thoroughly, and pour the resulting dough into a mold. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and coconut flakes, cover with foil, and bake the cake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius. If desired, pour a small amount of heavy cream over the finished cake.
18. Healthy Carrot Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockSweet, delicious, and very healthy – for children and adults.
You will need: 250 g carrots, 250 g bananas, 250-300 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 200 g oat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Mix kefir with baking soda, grate carrots finely, whisk eggs with sugar substitute, and mash bananas into a puree. Mix all ingredients from the recipe together and bake the cake for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
19. Jam Cake with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockUse any jam you like best.
You will need: 1/2 cup kefir, 1/2 cup jam, 1 egg, 150 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, vanilla.
Preparation: Mix jam with baking soda and vanilla, add sugar if needed. Pour in kefir and beat in eggs, mix, and finally add flour. Bake the cake for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Banana Kefir Cake
Source: AdobeStockThe amount of sugar greatly depends on the sweetness of the bananas.
You will need: 150 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 2 bananas, 250 g flour, 100 g sugar, 15 g baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, pour in kefir with melted butter, and add puree from one banana. Thoroughly mix the resulting mixture, add flour with baking powder, and mix again. Then slice the second banana into pieces and add it to the dough as well. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.