Duonos gira

Duonos gira (Lithuanain kvass) A low or no alcohol drink made from fermented dark rye bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black rye bread (Lithuanian rye- like sour dough)
• 5 qt. water
• 1 lbs. sugar (I've found sugar is optional)
• 4 teaspoons yeast
• 1 cup raisins

Procedure

1. Boil water and cover cubed bread. Let stand 24 hours.
2. Strain and add yeast and sugar. Keep in a warm place for 48 hours.
3. Place in bottles add raisins or other dried fruit and close off bottles. Ready to drink. Store bottles in cool place for up to 2 months. Often served in Lithuania as a summertime drink but is also good served hot in winter.