5 lbs. beets
1 gal. water
2 1/2 lbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
1 oz. dry granular yeast
1 slice wheat toast

Wash beets well. Grind beets skins on. Boil in water until tender. Strain through cloth. Add sugar and white pepper to liquid. Boil 15 minutes, then pour into crock and cool. Spread yeast on toast. Place on top of jar, yeast side up. Let stand 12 days in a warm place at room temperature, then strain and bottle. Ready to drink immediately after bottling.