Dandelion Wine

Submitted by Dan-Amer 1

"Are you tired of having too many dandelions in your yard? Here is a way you can put them to good use! This recipe is taken from a cookbook issued by employees and retirees from Santa Fe railroad in Topeka, KS in 1976. PS: You have to gather the dandelions yourself or pay your kids to do it for you!"

 

• Ready In: 576hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 quarts

ingredients

• 3 quarts dandelion flowers
• 3 quarts boiling water
• 3 lbs sugar
• 6 oranges, sliced
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

directions

1. Pour the boiling water over the dandelion blooms and let stand for 3 days and 2 nights. Strain. To the liquid add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Let the mixture stand for 3 weeks then bottle.