Russian Kvas Recipe
Learn how to make traditional Russian Kvas at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This naturally fermented beverage is a refreshing and slightly tangy drink that’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 hours
- Yield: 5 liters 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 5 liters (5.28 quarts or 21 cups) warm water
- 10 tablespoons Kvas concentrate
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
Yeast and Raisins:
- ½ tablespoon active dry yeast
- 10 raisins
Toast the Bread:
- ½ loaf of rye bread, cut into 1-inch squares and toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Pour the warm water into a large bowl or bucket. Add Kvas concentrate and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add Yeast and Raisins: Stir in yeast until fully dissolved. Add raisins for fermentation.
- Toast the Bread: Cut rye bread into squares and toast until crispy.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add toasted bread to the mixture. Cover with a cloth and secure.
- Ferment: Let sit in a warm location for 18-20 hours.
- Strain and Bottle: Remove raisins and bread. Strain through cheesecloth into bottles. Seal tightly.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
- Experiment with different bread types for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Russian Kvas, Kvas recipe, fermented drink, traditional Russian beverage
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