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RCI-BR.001.0093.001

Duonos gira

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

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

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

Method

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.