A star rating of 5 out of 5. For essential information on brewing safely, our top recipe tips and fun flavours to try, read our guide on how to make kombucha. Remove and discard the teabags without squeezing them. Leave kombucha recipe tea to cool completely before pouring into a large 2.
Add the scoby and its starter liquid, leaving a minimum of 5cm space at the top of the jar. Cover the jar with a thin tea towel or muslin cloth so the scoby can ‘breathe’. Secure with an elastic band and label the jar with the date and its contents. Leave to ferment for one to two weeks at room temperature and away from radiators, the oven or direct sunlight. Do not put the jar in a cupboard, as air circulation is important. When ready, pour the kombucha into bottles, making sure to reserve the scoby and 100-200ml of starter fluid for the next batch. Will keep in the fridge for up to three months.
Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1-2 tsp grated ginger to 750ml kombucha and mix well. Pour into a flip-top bottle and seal. Leave at room temperature for two to four days, tasting daily, until it has reached the desired level of carbonation and flavour. Add a handful of chopped strawberries, blueberries or bashed raspberries to 750ml kombucha and mix well. This website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence from BBC Studios Distribution.
This basic sourdough bread recipe is a great one for beginners or those who want a simple sandwich bread for everyday use. Shape the dough into a loaf. Place in a pan or proofing basket, or on a board. Rub a little oil on the top surface of the dough and cover lightly with a towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise for 4-24 hours. Slice an X shape in the top of the loaf with a very sharp knife or razor blade.
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