Homemade Zakwas

Instructions

1. Put 7-8 tbsp of dark rye flour in a jar
2. Add 500 ml of water
3. Cover the jar with gauze or cloth and set aside for 4-5 days. Position the jar in a spot shielded from direct sunlight, ensuring it is kept at room temperature, and mix with a clean wooden spoon once or twice a day. You can store Zakwas in a closed jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Recipe: Iwona WOJTCZAK / Picture: Kachen MAGAZINE