Herbal Creations

It’s been a busy month for me getting my herb gardens in. With the smell of Spring in the air I felt the need to share some of my favorite spring recipes. Lavender rolls are a yearly treat at Beltane in our house, hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Hope your celebrations are the best, lets make this is the first day of a Blessed Spring for all!
Lavender Herb Rolls

1 pk Active dry yeast
1/4 cup Warm water
1 Teaspoon white sugar
a dash of salt
3/4 cup cream cheese
¼ cup milk
1/4 cup Honey
2 Tablespoon sweet Butter
1 Teaspoon Dried lavender buds
1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon thyme
1/2 Tablespoon Fresh basil (finely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
2 Eggs
1 ¼ cup Unbleached flour
1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour

In a small bowl, add sugar to water, dissolve yeast in water mix (put this aside till it begins to foam). In a larger bowl, mix together the cream cheese, milk, honey, butter, herbs, baking soda and eggs. Add the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour to form a stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Cover and let rise about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Punch the dough down. Place in a well-greased muffin tin. (you can use paper muffin cups if you wish) Let rise 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 F. 20 to 30 minutes or untill golden brown.

Makes 10 rolls

ROSE WATER

(for skincare, not to be eaten)

2 cups of dried rose petals
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup witchhazel
1 cup distilled water
1 tsp glycerin
10 drops rose oil

Pour vodka, witchhazel and water over rose petals.
Put in a crockpot on low setting for at least 3 days.
Strain liquid into a jar (preferably not a clear jar), discard the rose petals.
Add glycerine & rose oil.