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Dandelion Soda

Dandelion Soda


  • Author: Goldie Clark
  • Total Time: 3 days
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing and unique homemade soda made from dandelion flowers, perfect for spring.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dandelion flowers
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Gather dandelion flowers and rinse them thoroughly.
  2. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Add the dandelion flowers to the boiling water and let steep for 24 hours.
  4. Strain the mixture to remove the flowers.
  5. Add sugar and lemon juice to the strained liquid, stirring until dissolved.
  6. Sprinkle the yeast into the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Cover the mixture and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days to ferment.
  8. Once fermented, bottle the soda, leaving some space at the top of each bottle.
  9. Refrigerate the bottles to stop fermentation and enjoy chilled.

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Notes

  • Ensure the dandelions are free from pesticides.
  • Use glass bottles for fermentation to avoid plastic reactions.
  • Monitor the fermentation process to prevent over-carbonation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Dandelion Soda, Homemade Soda, Spring Drinks