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.
1
First, you need to dry the bread in the oven at 150 degrees for 1.5 hours.
- Rye (black) bread: 1 piece
2
Then drop the prepared crackers into boiling water.
- Rye (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.
- 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.
- Sugar: 200 g
- Raisins: 50 g
- Dry yeast: 10 g
6
Pour a small amount of light raisins and goji berries into a 1.5 L bottle.
- Raisins: 50 g
- Goji berries: 10 g
7
After that, strain the kvass into a bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Water: 2.5 l
8
Homemade kvass from rye bread is ready!
9
Enjoy your meal, everyone!
