To make the beet sour (kwas): Place 3 1/2 pounds
prepared beets in a large crock or ceramic bowl. Cover with pre-boiled,
lukewarm water. Add 1 slice rye bread with the crust, pushing it under
the water. Cover the crock or bowl with cheesecloth and let stand at
room temperature for three days. Then strain through cheesecloth, pour
into a glass jar and seal it. Store in the fridge. You may eat the
strained beets or discard them.
IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE THIS? POSSIBLY WITH BAKERS YEAST, RYE FLOUR, AND THE BEETS, OR IS THE RECIPE ENOUGH?