Description
Delight in the unique flavor of dandelion with this easy-to-make Dandelion Bread recipe. A touch of nature’s bounty in a sweet, moist loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup dandelion petals (rinsed 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the dandelion petals.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Only use dandelion petals from areas free of pesticides and chemicals.
- The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, with subtle honey notes.
- You can add lemon zest, chopped nuts, or honey for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
