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Herb-Dyed Easter Eggs

Herb-Dyed Easter Eggs

Name: Herb-Dyed Easter Eggs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 to 4 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® ground herbs and spices, or 1 cup cut-and-sifted or whole herbs and spices; 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Cream of Tartar or white vinegar, as mordant (optional, but will help colors penetrate the eggshell); 4-6 eggs, washed to remove any coating (use raw for hot bath, hard-boiled for cold)

Total Time: 00h 40m

Hands-on Time: 00h 40m

Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Dyeing easter eggs naturally is a delightful endeavor that yields unique and beautiful results. This recipe gives you two ways to dye eggs with herbs and spices: A hot method starting with raw eggs, which delivers the deepest colors; and a cold method for coloring already-hard-boiled eggs. We use 4 to 6 eggs in this recipe just to get you started.

For expert tips and other botanicals that make lovely colors, read our blog post: How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 to 4 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® ground herbs and spices, or 1 cup cut-and-sifted or whole herbs and spices
1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Cream of Tartar or white vinegar, as mordant (optional, but will help colors penetrate the eggshell)
4-6 eggs, washed to remove any coating (use raw for hot bath, hard-boiled for cold)

Directions

HOT BATH DIRECTIONS

In an enamel or glass (not aluminum) pot, bring water, herbs or spices, and mordant to a boil.
Add eggs and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook for about 15 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let sit another 15 minutes or more, until desired color is achieved.
Remove eggs, gently rinse in lukewarm water, and let air dry.

COLD BATH DIRECTIONS

In an enamel or glass (not aluminum) pot, make a dye bath by bringing water, herbs or spices, and mordant to a boil.
Simmer, covered, until water is deeply colored, anywhere from 1/2 to 2 hours.
Strain liquid and let cool. Add hard-boiled eggs to dye, and let soak until desired color is reached. You can even soak overnight in the refrigerator, if you like.

NOTE

Have fun experimenting with various herbs and spices to see what colors they impart! Here are some suggestions to get you started: • Reddish blue/lavender: Hibiscus flowers • Pink/magenta: Dragon fruit powder • Deep gold: Turmeric root powder • Green: Matcha green tea powder • Pale yellow: Safflower petals • Pale orange: Curry powder • Reddish brown: Chili powder • Orange: Paprika • Soft brown: Dill seed • Tannish yellow: Yarrow

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