TUDOR RECIPE FOR GINGER BEER
This is a family recipe supposedly going back in a straight line at least to the Tudors (I'm English). The ingredients and method make it possible - even probable. It goes back at least 5 generations to my certain knowledge.
Provided by SUEB34
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes
Time P14DT30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a sterile 2 quart jar, blend together the yeast, 2 teaspoons of castor sugar, and 2 teaspoons of ground ginger. Stir in the cold water until well blended. Cover with a clean cheesecloth, and let sit in a convenient corner at room temperature where it will be out of the way for the next seven days.
- Every morning for the next seven days, feed the yeast mixture by stirring in 1 teaspoon of castor sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- On the eighth day, give the mixture a good stir, then strain it through a clean tea towel into a large new plastic bucket, bin, or glass carbuoy. Wring all of the liquid out of the cloth, and set aside. You will be dealing with this later.
- Dissolve the white sugar in 5 cups of boiling water by stirring vigorously. Pour the cold water into the bucket with the ginger juice, then stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice.
- Siphon the mixture into sterile screw top bottles, filling to within 2 inches of the top. Old cleaned out soda bottles will do. Screw on the tops tightly. Store the bottles of ginger beer in a cool dark place where they can remain undisturbed for 7 days. Be very careful upon opening as the beer is very fizzy.
- Go back to the cloth now. The residue looks disgusting! However, lay the towel out flat with the disgusting side up. Use a knife to scrape the stuff to the center, then divide in half, and place each half into a separate sterile jar. Top each jar with 2 cups of cold water, and you are ready to go again. Twice! Begin with step 2 for subsequent batches. Unless you are very thirsty, I suggest you give one of them away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 49.4 g
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Mae Duffey
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ginger.
M Adeel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger beer, but this recipe is really good! The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Sain Babar
[email protected]This ginger beer is the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
pania ahangari
[email protected]I love the idea of using honey instead of sugar in this recipe. It makes the ginger beer so much healthier.
Laughter plus Comedy
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not really a fan of cooking.
sajidrehman sajid
[email protected]I made this ginger beer for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Samuel Mururi
[email protected]This looks like a fun recipe to try. I'm always looking for new ways to use ginger.
Rehman jani Rehman jani
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my ginger beer turned out way too spicy. I think I'll try it again with less ginger next time.
Mitchell Connor
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up extra ginger and honey.
Suleman Qureshi
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I'm so glad I did! The ginger flavor is perfectly balanced by the honey and spices. It's a really refreshing and unique drink.
Ruth Nwanga
[email protected]I love the historical aspect of this recipe. It's so cool to think that people were making this same drink centuries ago.
Dhieu Samuel
[email protected]This Tudor-style ginger beer was a hit at my last party! It was easy to make, and the flavors were incredible. My friends and family loved the spicy kick from the ginger and the sweetness from the honey.