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Yeast is a healthy product that, in moderation, strengthens the immune system and normalizes metabolism. But this does not mean that they should be eaten with spoons. Where better to make a yeast drink according to one of the proposed recipes. We will look at several delicious options, including for children.
For cooking, only fresh pressed baker’s yeast is suitable, the fiber of which is well absorbed by the body. In this case, other types of yeast (including dry ones) are useless. All drinks will be non-alcoholic or with a minimum alcohol content, as we will not wait for the yeast to convert sugar into alcohol, but will stop fermenting at the very beginning.
Bread yeast drink
Classic recipe. It tastes like kvass, but making it is much easier.
Composition:
- stale bread (crackers) – 300 grams;
- water – 0,5 liters;
- pressed yeast – 150 grams.
Preparation
1. Pour warm boiled water over bread, leave for 6-8 hours.
2. Heat the mixture on the stove to 70°C, then strain through a sieve or cheesecloth, cool to 25-28°C.
3. Add yeast and infuse in a dark, warm place for 6-8 hours with the lid open.
4. Refrigerate before use.
Baby yeast drink
The original recipe, according to which yeast drinks were prepared in the USSR for kindergarten students. The older generation still remembers their taste.
Ingredients per serving:
- warm boiled water – 100 ml;
- bakery pressed yeast – 10 grams;
- sugar – 10 grams.
Preparation
1. Grind sugar with yeast in a glass.
2. Add warm water (25-29 °C), mix well.
3. Put for 45-60 minutes in a dark warm place. You need to make sure that the drink does not ferment. If the fermentation is very active (intense hiss and a lot of foam appears), you should proceed to the next stage after 20-30 minutes.
4. Cool and let the child drink.
Attention! The recommended daily intake of a yeast drink for children is 100 ml, you should not exceed it.
Yeast drink with honey and lemon
According to doctors, the drink strengthens the immune system, helps with overwork, stimulates the nervous system and increases efficiency. In addition, it turns out very tasty.
Ingredients:
- strong black (green) tea – 1 cup;
- honey – 1 tablespoon;
- bakery pressed yeast – 50 grams;
- lemon – 1 half.
Preparation
1. Pour yeast into a cup, pour hot (70-80°C) tea. The yeast will die immediately. So it is necessary, in this recipe they should not roam.
2. Add honey and mix well.
3. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon.
4. Take for 7-10 days once a day 30-40 minutes before meals.
A dead yeast cell contributes to the metabolism in the body, regulating the absorption of vitamins and trace elements.
