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Kvass

540 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Making "Traditional" kvass is very easy, although it's not quick, because kvass needs to go through all the fermentation stages. But here's the good news—you'll practically have to do nothing, just wait. I'll explain the details in the step-by-step recipe. The drink is ready to serve.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients. Pre-dry the rye Borodinsky bread in the oven beforehand.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Place the croutons and rye malt in a saucepan, add 6 tablespoons of sugar.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Pour boiling water over the breadcrumbs. Cover with a lid and let cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour off a small amount of fermented kvass cooled to room temperature, and dissolve the yeast in it.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour the yeast into the mixture, transfer the kvass to a glass jar, cover with gauze. Leave to ferment for 24 hours.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    After 24 hours, strain the kvass, add raisins and 2 tablespoons of sugar, cover with a lid, and leave for another 24 hours.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    On the third day, strain the kvass once again, chill it, and serve. The kvass turned out tasty, strong, refreshing, with a genuine traditional flavor.