Description
Delight in the unique flavors of spring with this dandelion bread recipe. The subtle sweetness and vibrant color of dandelion petals make this quick bread a standout treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup dandelion petals (washed and green parts removed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine and Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Gently fold in dandelion petals.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Harvest dandelion petals from unsprayed areas.
- Pinch flower base to remove petals easily.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
