You are missing out if you don’t make your own kefir Kefir Recipe Grab a bottle of kefir that has live probiotics, such as Lifeway Kefir. Also grab some milk Pour a half-finger of kefir into one or more Mason jars, then fill each jar with milk, loosely cover and place on a room temperature countertop. You can forget about the kefir for a day or two, or even for a week. When you decide to check on it, slightly tip the jar to see if it has completely gelled. Once fully gelled, you can tighten a lid on it and place in the refrigerator, for maximum shelf life. You can also stir or shake the contents a bit and drink immediately.