Homemade kvass

10 servings

40 minutes

Homemade kvass is not just a drink but a whole story of Russian traditions that go back centuries. This refreshing, slightly sweet drink with a hint of sourness is made from rye bread, giving it a rich, bready aroma. During fermentation, dry yeast is added to enhance the flavor complexity. Raisins and goji berries add an unexpected touch with subtle fruity notes. Kvass is great as a standalone drink on a hot day or as a base for okroshka. Chilled and infused in the refrigerator, it gains an amazing depth of flavor that provides refreshment and vitality. It’s a drink that unites generations and creates an atmosphere of coziness and home warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 104.4
• Proteins: 0.9g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 25.1g

Ingredients

• Black bread: 1 pc
• Water: 2.5 l
• Dry yeast: 10 g
• Raisin: 50 g
• Sugar: 200 g
• Goji berries: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. First, you need to dry the bread in the oven at 150 degrees for 1.5 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black bread: 1 piece

2. Then drop the prepared crackers into boiling water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black bread: 1 piece
   • Water: 2.5 l

3. Boil for 30 minutes.

4. Dissolve the yeast separately in water. For 10 g of yeast - 50 ml of water. Let it sit for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 10 g
   • Water: 2.5 l

5. After removing the kvass from the heat, add sugar and raisins. Cool down. Then add yeast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 200 g
   • Raisin: 50 g
   • Dry yeast: 10 g

6. Pour a small amount of light raisins and goji berries into a 1.5 L bottle.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 50 g
   • Goji berries: 10 g

7. After that, strain the kvass into a bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 2.5 l

8. Homemade kvass from rye bread is ready!

9. Enjoy your meal, everyone!