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Duonos Gira (Lithuanian Rye Drink)
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Duonos Gira (Lithuanian Rye Drink)

5 ingredients 4 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

742
Calories
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
157g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sourdough 1 slice (36g) 93
Rye Bread 1 slice (32g) 83
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

Directions

1

Boil water and pour over the cubed bread. Let soak for 24 hours.

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 sourced from wikibooks

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