Description
This Dandelion Bread recipe offers a unique and delicious way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring with fresh, edible dandelion petals. Lightly sweetened and spiced with cinnamon, this homemade bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, combining wholesome ingredients and the natural floral note of foraged dandelions.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- â…“ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup honey or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 cup fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only, washed and patted dry)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add in the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, honey or granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is homogeneous and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the bread dense and tough.
- Fold in Dandelion Petals: Gently fold the fresh dandelion petals into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without crushing them.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use only dandelions that are free from pesticides and chemicals, preferably freshly foraged from a clean area.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or granulated sugar according to your preference.
- This mildly sweet bread pairs wonderfully with butter, jam, or an additional drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature; it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
