Recipe for Fried Dandelion Blossoms

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Fried Dandelion Blossoms

Before you rid your lawn of dandelions, harvest a few and try these yummy Fried Dandelion Blossoms. Dandelions are rich in nutrients including protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A & C. Be sure to gather your blooms from areas that have not be treated with pesticides. Learn more about cooking and eating dandelions here!

Ingredients

Dandelion blossoms

Cool, lightly salted water

1 egg

1 cup milk

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pinch pepper

Deep fryer

Instructions

Pick new dandelion blossoms (ones on short stems). Rinse in cool, lightly salted water. Cut off stem ends close to flower heads, leaving just enough to hold petals together. Roll flowers in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Make batter by combining egg, milk, flour, salt and pepper. Dip flowers into batter. Drop batter-coated blossoms into deep fryer set at 375 F. Fry until lightly browned. Drain on absorbent paper and sprinkle with more salt as taste dictates. Enjoy!

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Would like a copy of recipe for dandelion donuts. Thank you!!

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The bitterness doesn't bother 80% of those who eat the fried blossoms. However, I've had my science classes make dandelion donuts for decades, and in that time have had several people vomit due to the bitterness. Dr. Peter Gail showed me how to "squeeze" the non-bitter yellow flowers free of the bitter, green receptacle. It is quick and easy with a bit of practice, and results in dandelion donuts that everyone can enjoy.