How to Make Kvass

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put 1.5 liters of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.

   For this recipe you will need
   1.5 liters (0.4 US gal) of water.
   
   You can make more or less at a time, but make sure to scale ingredients properly. , Toast them in a toaster on maximum settings., Add in your toasted bread, 20 raisins and 2 slices of lemon, with peel.
   
   Put a lid on your pot and let it sit for 4 hours., Remove the solid ingredients from your liquid.
   
   It is suggested that you run your kvass through a strainer into a separate bowl so that you have only liquid in the bowl.,,,, Make sure the jar has an air tight seal., Leave the kvass there for 48 hours.,,, Now your Kvass is ready for consumption.
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   Step 2: Take 2 slices of rye or pumpernickel bread.

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   Step 3: Take your water off the heat once it boils.

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   Step 4: After 4 hours

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   Step 5: take the lid off your pot.

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   Step 6: Add 1 tsp of dry yeast into your kvass.

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   Step 7: Add 100g of sugar into your kvass

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   Step 8: Add 20 new raisins into your kvass.

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   Step 9: Stir and pour into a glass jar.

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    Step 10: Seal the jar and leave it in a place that stays room temperature on average.

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    Step 11: After 48 hours

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    Step 12: take your kvass and run it through a cheesecloth into a separate bowl.

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    Step 13: Squeeze a lemon's worth of lemon juice into the kvass.

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    Step 14: Pour it into another glass jar and put it in a refrigerator.

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