Khlebny Kvas (Kvass) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb rye bread, freshly made
2 tbsp brewer's yeast
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 tsp mint leaf
6 tbsp raisins

Directions:

Slice bread and toast in the oven. Place in a large pan and cover with 4 1/2 qts boiling water.
Cover and leave to soak for 24 hours. Add yeast, sugar and the mint, stir well and leave to ferment in a warm place for 10-12 hours.
Strain everything through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Pour into bottles, add the raisins equally and seal well.
Leave to chill and rest for 4 days then use as soon as possible.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	181.34 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.19g	2%
Sodium	235.5mg	10%
Potassium	107.95mg	2%
Total Carbs	38.27g	13%
Sugars	16.21g	65%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	4.86g	10%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	31.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	298.11 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.95g	2%
Sodium	387.14mg	10%
Potassium	177.46mg	2%
Total Carbs	62.91g	13%
Sugars	26.65g	65%
Dietary Fiber	5.2g	13%
Protein	8g	10%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	6.8mg	23%
Calcium	52mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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