From db0ef11a5ef2fba8082b8c1c2118a3628770284f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anon Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:24:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add Milu's Fast Kvass (#1001) * Add Milu's Fast Kvass recipe * Fix author name to milutinke --- content/milus-fast-kvass.md | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ data/authors/milutinke.json | 4 +++ 2 files changed, 56 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/milus-fast-kvass.md create mode 100644 data/authors/milutinke.json diff --git a/content/milus-fast-kvass.md b/content/milus-fast-kvass.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6e5785d --- /dev/null +++ b/content/milus-fast-kvass.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +--- +title: "Milu's Fast Kvass" +date: 2026-08-29 +tags: ['drink', 'bread'] +author: milutinke +--- + +Kvass is a Slavic fermented beverage which is both simple to make and rich in flavour. + +- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min +- 🍳 Cook time: 45 min +- ⌛ Fermentation time: 3 days + +## Ingredients + +- 500g (1.1 lbs) of the darkest rye bread you can find +- 0.5g (1/8 tsp) dry instant yeast +- 130g (2/3 cup) sugar +- 2 tsp sugar per bottle for carbonation + +## Equipment Needed + +- Large bowls +- Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth +- Clean glass jars or bottles +- Clean plastic bottles for final storage + +**Note:** All equipment must be thoroughly clean. Best practice is to wash everything and then rinse with boiling water to ensure proper sanitation. + +## Directions + +1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the rye bread into cubes and bake for 40-45 minutes, turning every 5-10 minutes to ensure even toasting. The bread should be dark brown but not burnt. +2. Place the toasted bread cubes in a large bowl and pour 2.5 liters (10.5 cups) of boiling water over them. Let soak for 2 hours. +3. Add an additional 2 liters (8.5 cups) of boiling water to the mixture (add 1 more liter/4 cups if the bread absorbed a lot of water). Let sit for another 15-20 minutes. +4. In a small bowl, mix 0.5g (1/8 tsp) dry yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and 100ml (1/3 cup) lukewarm water. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes until frothy. +5. Strain the bread mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another large bowl, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Add 130g (2/3 cup) sugar and stir until dissolved. +6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add the yeast mixture and stir well. +7. Pour the kvass into clean glass jars or bottles, leaving 5 cm (2 inches) of space at the top. Cover with a cloth or loose lid to allow fermentation gases to escape. +8. Let the jars sit at room temperature for 24 hours to ferment. The longer it ferments, the more sour it will become. +9. Pour the kvass into clean plastic bottles, leaving any sediment behind. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar per bottle. Seal bottles tightly and leave at room temperature for 6-12 hours until the bottles feel firm to the touch. +10. Check bottles after 6 hours by gently squeezing. When firm, release some gas by briefly opening, then reseal and refrigerate. +11. Chill in refrigerator for 1 day before serving. If it still tastes yeasty, wait an additional 12-24 hours until the yeast flavor disappears and sediment forms at the bottom. + +## Storage + +Best consumed within 3-5 days when refrigerated. The kvass will become more sour over time. + +PS: Best if you let it sit for 2 days or maybe even 3, the favor gets even better + +--- + +See also: [Drink](/tags/drink/) · [Bread](/tags/bread/) · [Holsterbau's Kvass](./kvass.md) diff --git a/data/authors/milutinke.json b/data/authors/milutinke.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c17e659 --- /dev/null +++ b/data/authors/milutinke.json @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +{ + "name": "milutinke", + "website": "https://github.com/milutinke" +}