Elderflower Sourdough

Elder (Sambucus nigra) grows across Europe like a weed. When foraging for elderflowers, avoid any near roads or that may have been sprayed with herbicides or pesticides. To prepare them, brush and shake off any dirt and insects, and discard all but the smallest part of the stalk. Don’t wash the flowers as they will lose much of their scent and flavour. Make sure that you are gathering Sambucus nigra, as other members of the genus are considered to be toxic.