{"id":"recipe_e81af57f8f","slug":"traditional-rye-bread-kvass","title":"Traditional Rye Bread Kvass","description":"A crisp, refreshing fermented beverage traditional to Eastern Europe, made from toasted rye bread with a slightly tangy and naturally carbonated profile.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":1470,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g rye bread","name":"Rye Bread","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"sliced","notes":"preferably sourdough rye","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":4,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"gallon","form":"","notes":"filtered","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5g dry yeast","name":"Yeast","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry","notes":"active dry or instant","group":"Fermentation","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"10-15 raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"unwashed for natural yeast","group":"Fermentation","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Toast the rye bread slices in an oven or toaster until they are very dark and dry, but not completely burnt.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the rye bread slices","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring 4 liters (1.1 gallons) of water to a boil in a large pot.","group":"Steeping","title":"Bring 4 liters of water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the toasted bread into the boiling water, remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 4 to 6 hours.","group":"Steeping","title":"Place the toasted bread","timerMinutes":360,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean fermentation vessel, discarding the soggy bread.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the sugar and yeast until dissolved. Cover with a clean cloth and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Stir in the sugar and yeast","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once bubbles appear on the surface, pour the liquid into bottles, add 2-3 raisins to each bottle, and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.","group":"Bottling","title":"Pour the liquid into bottles","timerMinutes":360,"sourceTitle":"Bottling"}],"notes":"Ensure the bread is toasted until very dark (but not burnt) to achieve a deep amber color and rich flavor. 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