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Yellow Natural Food Dye

By The Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Zach DeSart
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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons turmeric or 2 pinches saffron threads

Preparation

  1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add vinegar and turmeric or saffron. Let steep for 10 minutes. Add eggs and let steep in solution for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

TagsTurmericHerbs & SpicesSaffronEasyDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoEasterBon Appétit
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