The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE "GIRA"

50 GRAMS YEAST, 5 LITERS OF WATER, 1 KILOGRAM OF BREAD, 500
GRAMS SUGAR, 50 GRAMS RAISINS.
DRY OUT WHOLE RYE BREAD THAT HAS BEEN DICED AND LIGHTLY
BROWNED IN THE OVEN. THEN POUR HOT WATER ONTO THE DICED
BREAD THAT HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE BOTTLE. AFTER THE BREAD
HAS SOAKED FOR 3-4 HOURS, SIEVE OFF THE BREAD AND MIX
IN THE SUGAR AFTER REHEATING THE LIQUID. AFTER THE WATER
HAS COOLED DOWN, PLACE IN THE YEAST. COVER THE BOTTLE
WITH A CHEESECLOTH AND ALLOW TO FERMENT FROM 6-12 HOURS.
ADD RAISINS AS YOU POUR INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

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