Kvas
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: about 6 liters
Ingredients
  • 4 liters, plus 1 cup warm water for yeast
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 cups sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for yeast
  • 24-28 oz Malta beverage
Instructions
  1. Malta is a malt beverage. You can find it in most grocery stores. It can also be called Malta Goya.Some packages come in 12 oz bottles each and others are 7 oz each. If the bottles are 12 oz, use 2 and if the bottles are 7 oz, use 4 bottles.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Add about a teaspoon of sugar. Mix to combine and set aside for about 5 minutes, until the yeast starts foaming.
  3. In a large container, pitcher or even a stockpot, pour in 4 liters of water and the Malta.
  4. Add the yeast mixture and then the sugar. Mix well, until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Allow it to stand at room temperature overnight.
  6. The next morning place it in the refrigerator and serve when it has chilled. The Kvas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe by Olga's Flavor Factory at https://www.olgasflavorfactory.com/recipes/russianrecipes/kvas/