Homemade Kvass
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Homemade Kvass

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Russian facebook.com ↗

This traditional Russian kvass recipe creates a refreshing fermented beverage made from toasted bread. The process involves steeping dark bread croutons in hot water, fermenting with yeast and sugar, and carbonating with raisins for a naturally fizzy drink with minimal alcohol content.

Traditional

Ingredients

  • Bread
  • 1 liter Water
  • Sugar
  • Yeast
  • Raisins

Instructions

  1. Slice the bread and make croutons by drying them in the oven until dark brown in color (be careful not to burn).
  2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over the croutons and let steep for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  3. Strain through cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid.
  4. Cool the liquid to 25-30°C (77-86°F).
  5. Add sugar and yeast, stir well.
  6. Leave to ferment for 10-12 hours at room temperature.
  7. Pour into bottles and add raisins.
  8. Close bottles and let sit for 12-24 hours in a cool place for carbonation.
  9. Serve chilled.

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