Duonos Gira (Lithuanian Rye Drink)
Duonos gira (Lithuanain kvass) is a low- to no-alcohol drink made from fermented dark rye bread. It is often served in Lithuania as a summertime drink but is also good served hot in winter.
Ingredients
- 5 qt water
- 1 lb dried black rye bread (Lithuanian rye-like sourdough)
- 1 lb white granulated sugar (optional)
- 4 teaspoons yeast
- 1 cup raisins
Ingredients for 24 servings (5.8 kg) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Boil water and pour over the cubed bread. Let soak for 24 hours.
Stovetop - 2
Strain the liquid off, and reserve it. Mix yeast and sugar into this liquid. Keep in a warm place for 48 hours.
- 3
Transfer liquid to bottles. Add raisins or other dried fruit and close off bottles.
- 4
The duonos gira is now ready to drink. Store bottles in cool place for up to 2 months.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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