Homemade Natural Leaven - Raisin Yeast That's Stable Any Time of the Year

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   Put lightly rinsed raisins and water in a jar sterilized by boiling.

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   Store the jar in a warm location indoors.

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   Do not seal the lid tightly.

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   there is a chance the jar could explode.

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   I recommend using a jar with a gasket you can remove while fermenting.

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   Refresh the air once a day by opening the lid, then gently shake.

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   Day 2 The water should turn raisin color.

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   It will start to smell a bit like wine.

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   Day 3 The raisins should start to release bubbles, and will look whitish.

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    Day 4The raisins should all be floating, indicating that the yeast is done fermenting.

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    The raisins should fizz.

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    Strain Strain through sterilized gauze, then transfer to a jar sterilized by boiling.

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    Store in the refrigerator.

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