Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 8 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cake | not in our table | 0 |
| Sassafras | not in our table | 0 |
| Hop | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Dandelion | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 Cake, compressed yeast
- 5 Pounds, sugar
- 2 Ounces, sassafras root
- 1 Ounce, hops or ginger root
- 2 Ounces, juniper berries
- 4 Gallons, water
- 1 Ounce, dandelion root
- 2 Ounces, wintergreen
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Directions
Wash roots well in cold water.
Add juniper berries (crushed) and hops.
Pour 8 quarts boiling water over root mixture and boil slowly 20 minutes.
Strain through flannel bag.
Add sugar and remaining 8 quarts water.
Allow to stand until lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in a little cool water.
Add to root liquid.
Stir will.
Let settle then strain again and bottle.
Cork tightly.
Keep in a warm room 5 to 6 hours, then store in a cool place.
Put on ice as required for use.