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A lightly sour, gently fizzy traditional Russian drink made by fermenting black bread.
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Kvass is a traditional Russian drink made by fermenting black bread, with a history said to go back over 1,000 years. At under 1% alcohol, it's a soft drink even children enjoy, beloved in the height of summer. It has a gentle sourness, light fizz, and toasty bread aroma, and kvass trucks with big tanks used to park on street corners selling it by the measure — an everyday sight.
Slice the black bread thinly and toast in the oven until well browned.
Put the toasted bread in a large container, pour in boiling water, and soak overnight.
Strain the liquid through cloth, add the sugar and yeast, and mix well.
Ferment at room temperature for 1–2 days until lightly fizzy.
Strain into bottles, add raisins, and chill well in the fridge.