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How to Make Sbiten – Classic Recipe: We Celebrate Maslenitsa with More Than Just Pancakes
14.03.2024 16:44
It is customary to celebrate Maslenitsa with a mountain of pancakes and other delicacies – dumplings, gingerbread, pies.
Of the traditional drinks, kvass will be served at best, and mostly tea. But why not celebrate the holiday in style and brew sbiten?
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova , a cook and fourth-class baker, told how to cook sbiten according to the classic recipe.
You will need:
- water - 2 liters;
- natural honey - 400 g;
- cloves - 5 pcs.;
- cinnamon (stick) - 1 pc.;
- ginger, cardamom, anise, black peppercorns to taste.
How to cook
1. Dissolve honey in a saucepan with water.
2. The homogeneous mass must be heated over low heat, and after it boils, add the prepared spices and herbs.
3. Stir, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, then strain and serve.
Previously we talked about how to bake without baking powder .
