Description
Discover the delicious Dandelion Bread Delight with this step-by-step recipe. Easy to bake, this bread offers a unique, subtle earthy and floral flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh dandelion petals (yellow parts only)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Dandelions: Harvest dandelions from a clean area. Gently pull off only the yellow petals (discarding green parts). Rinse lightly and pat thoroughly dry.
- 2. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sweetener, and yeast. Stir and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 3. Mix Dough: Add melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir. Gradually add remaining flour (1-1.5 cups) until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4. Knead: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. In the last minute, knead in dandelion petals.
- 5. First Rise: Lightly grease a bowl, place dough in it, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled.
- 6. Shape Loaf: Gently punch down dough. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7. Second Rise: Cover loaf and let rise in a warm place 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
- 8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature is 200-210°F (93-99°C).
- 9. Cool: Remove from pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins