Dandelion Honey Recipes Recipe For Stuffed Recipe For Banana

DANDELION SYRUP

Steps:

• Pick dandelion petals off the stems. Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. Measure 5 1/2 ounces of petals and discard the stems and leaves.
• Transfer dandelion petals to a container and cover completely with water. Cover and steep in a cool, dark place, up to 24 hours.
• Drain through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan, squeezing petals as dry as possible with your hands. Stir in sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer uncovered until a thin syrup forms, about 45 minutes. Cool until syrup thickens slightly.
• Pour into a bottle and place in the refrigerator.

DANDELION HONEY

Steps:

• Pick dandelion flowers during the daylight while in full bloom, remove petals, then measure petals only; discard the green stem parts.
• Place petals in a heavy saucepan along with the water, lemon slices, and vanilla bean.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 6 hours.
• Strain dandelion tea through cheesecloth and discard solids.
• Place remaining liquid in a heavy saucepan and bring to a low boil. Gradually add sugar while stirring until sugar is dissolved. Lower heat and let simmer to desired syrupy thickness (may take up to 4 hours).
• Pour into jars and enjoy.

DANDELION LEAF SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dandelion leaves and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until dandelion is wilted, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl. Allow yeast to proof until a creamy foam forms on top. Add flour and salt. Knead mixture until a dough forms, adding flour as needed if dough seems too wet.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Spoon dandelion mixture on top. Roll dough starting from one side into a log shape; make slits on top using a sharp knife. Cover with a damp towel and set in a warm location to rise, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine garlic and melted butter in a small bowl and brush mixture on top of the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.