How to Make Homemade Kvass: The Real Thing, Not the Store-Bought Kind
Real kvass should taste invigorating and refreshing – unfortunately, not all drinks from the store meet this “requirement”.
However, there is no need to be upset, because now you have a recipe for real kvass that you can make at home – it was shared by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, chef Yulia Arkhipova .
For this you will need the following ingredients:
- water – 3 liters;
- black bread – 300 g;
- sugar – 5 tablespoons;
- yeast – 1 teaspoon (you can use dry fast-acting yeast).
Optionally, you can add kvass wort or dry kvass to improve the fermentation process.
But whether to add raisins or not, decide for yourself: not everyone likes its taste.
Cut the black bread into pieces and toast them in the oven until crispy. If the bread burns, no problem: the darker it is, the richer the color of the kvass will be.
Place the crackers in a jar, add sugar and yeast.
Heat the water to about 60-70 degrees and pour it into the jar. Cover the container with gauze.
Leave the kvass at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. After the specified time, drain the finished drink, leaving some of the starter in the jar. Add a new portion of sugar and crackers and fill with water again.
The second and subsequent times, the kvass can be drained after 1-3 days.
For better fermentation, many housewives add a couple of pieces of regular white bread.
Earlier we told you how to turn a vinaigrette into a masterpiece.
