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Piim

A traditional Nordic fermented milk beverage with a smooth, light texture and pleasantly tart taste.

5 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

FinnishNon-Alcoholic DrinkFermentedVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pasteurized whole milk
  • 1/4 cup active cultured buttermilk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gently warm 4 cups pasteurized whole milk in a glass container or saucepan until it reaches room temperature, around 70 to 75 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1/4 cup active cultured buttermilk into the warm 4 cups pasteurized whole milk until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Cover the glass container loosely with a clean cloth or coffee filter, securing it with a rubber band.

  4. 4

    Let the mixture sit in a warm spot out of direct sunlight for 12 to 24 hours until set and mildly sour.

  5. 5

    Seal the container tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Questions

Can I make Piim dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups pasteurized whole milk, 1/4 cup active cultured buttermilk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Piim?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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