dandelion wine

tastes just like the way dandelions smell
and can be quite potent
but unfortunately, looks like pee samples

gather dandelion flowers early in day
remove green collar at base of blossom

boil 20 min:
2 qts flowers
4 qts water
2 lemons and 2 oranges, cut up

cool,

add
1 cake yeast (about 2 tbsp)

let stand 24 hrs

strain

add 3 1/2 lbs sugar

pour into big jug

cover, but not tightly

let stand about 6 weeks

strain and bottle

keep 6 months before drinking

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last update 5-15-99