Homemade kvass from bread
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Natural homemade kvass made from bread perfectly quenches thirst in hot weather. It's simple to prepare and requires several days of fermentation. Many people like to use it as a base for okroshka. This recipe for homemade kvass is easy and classic. This drink first appeared as early as the 9th century, and to this day its preparation methods have remained unchanged. It can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. This drink is especially good in hot weather. Bread kvass is very easy to prepare at home, but it will take several days.
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Step 2
2. Slice the black bread and toast it in the oven to make croutons. It's better to make them yourself rather than buying ready-made ones, as this way you can control the toasting process.
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Step 3
3. Boil water using a ratio of 2 liters of water per 100 grams of dried bread (minimum 1.5 liters). Put the dried bread into the boiling water and leave it for 4-5 hours. After that, add sugar and dry yeast, cover the container (preferably with a lid), and place it in a warm spot for several days until fully fermented.
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Step 4
4. Usually, this bread kvass matures in homemade conditions by the third day. We strain it, discard the bread and the resulting sediment (this will be our starter for the next time), and pour the kvass into jars or bottles.
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Step 5
5. It is best to serve homemade kvass made from bread cold. To give the drink an interesting flavor, you can add a few pieces of raisins to the bottles.