Chiebny Kvas

A kind of cider drink prepared from dry rye bread. The dry bread is crumbled into a crock and boiling water is poured over. When it cools, dissolved yeast is added. The mixture is strained through a cloth, sugar and raisins are added and it is poured into bottles and tightly corked. After chilling for two days, the beverage is ready to drink. A little more sugar and some lemon juice is added to taste.