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Kvas Or Kvass Fermented Rye Beverage

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Ingredients

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	1 lb dark rye bread, stale and cubed
	3 quarts water
	1/2 ounce active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
	1/4 cup water, lukewarm (110 degrees f)
	1 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons raisins

Nutritional information

202.1

Calories

13 g

Calories From Fat

1.5 g

Total Fat

0.3 g

Saturated Fat

0 mg

Cholesterol

309.3 mg

Sodium

43.7 g

Carbs

2.8 g

Dietary Fiber

22.9 g

Sugars

4.1 g

Protein

359g

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Kvas Or Kvass Fermented Rye Beverage

Name: Kvas Or Kvass Fermented Rye Beverage
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 12 d 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: : 1; : 3; : 1/2; : 1/4; : 1; : 2

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Cuisine:

American

Kvass is an ancient beverage consumed in Russia and throughout the Slovic regions. It is low alcohol, similar to beer, and is much loved. It is also used when making a traditional Borscht. This recipe takes several days to complete.

17360 min
Serves 10
Easy

Ingredients

Directions

Kvas or Kvass (Fermented Rye Beverage), Kvass is an ancient beverage consumed in Russia and throughout the Slovic regions It is low alcohol, similar to beer, and is much loved It is also used when making a traditional Borscht This recipe takes several days to complete , Kvass is an ancient beverage consumed in Russia and throughout the Slovic regions It is low alcohol, similar to beer, and is much loved It is also used when making a traditional Borscht This recipe takes several days to complete

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Steps

1 Done	Preheat Oven to 200 Degrees F and Spread Bread Cubes on a Baking Sheet; Bake Until the Bread Is Fairly Dried Out, About 1 Hour.
2 Done	in a Large Pot, Bring 3 Quarts of Water to a Boil, Remove from Heat, and Stir in Bread; Cover With a Clean Towel and Let Rest in a Cool, Dark Place For 8 to 10 Hours.
3 Done	Pour the Liquid Through a Fine Meshed Sieve, or Strainer, and Gently Press Bread to Get the Liquid (don't Press Too Hard or Your Finished Product Will Be Cloudy).
4 Done	Mix the Yeast With the Warm Water and a Pinch of Sugar; Set Aside and Let Proof 10 Minutes.
5 Done	Stir Into the Strained Liquid Along With 1 Cup Sugar, Stirring Until Sugar Is Dissolved; Cover and Let Stand Another 8 to 10 Hours.
6 Done	Strain Again and Pour Into a 1 Gallon Container; Add Raisins, Cover Tightly With Plastic Wrap and a Rubber Band.
7 Done	Let Stand in a Cool, Dark Place 4 to 5 Days Until the Yeast Sediment Has Settled to the Bottom, Leaving a Clear Liquid.
8 Done	Carefully Pour the Clear Liquid Into a Clean Container or Individual Bottles, Trying not to Disturb the Yeast Sediment.
9 Done	Chill Well.
10 Done	Variations: Add 2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves With the Yeast and Sugar. or Substitute 2 to 3 Cups of Berry Juice For Some of the Water to Give It a Fruity Flavor. It Can Also Be Served With the Yeast Sediment. This Gives It a Richer Flavor and More Vitamins.