Foraged Flower Fritters

 

1 1/2 cup dandelion flowers (or other foraged flowers, such as honey locust or elderflowers)

1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 cup milk

1 T. melted butter

1 egg

lard tallow, or other fat for frying

 

Heat the lard in a heavy frying pan on medium heat. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, melted butter and egg. One at a time, coat the flowers with the batter. Fry in the hot fat until brown, turning once. Place on a paper towel lined dish to soak up the extra fat. These are delicious served with honey or maple syrup.