Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes
Are you looking for a creative twist on classic Easter eggs? Look no further than these dyed Easter egg potatoes! With just a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can create beautiful egg potatoes that look like they were professionally dyed. Read on to find out how!
Introduction to Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes Instead of Eggs
Easter is a time for gathering and celebrating with family, but it can be expensive. One of the most popular Easter activities is dyeing eggs, but with the rising costs of eggs, why not try something different this year? Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes are a great alternative to traditional egg dyeing. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can make colorful potatoes that resemble colored eggs. All you need to do is prepare the potatoes, then create natural dyes from fruits and vegetables, such as ground turmeric for yellow eggs or Red Zinger tea for lavender eggs or by store bought food coloring. To ensure vibrant colors, add one tablespoon of white vinegar to every cup of dye. With Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes, you can still have fun with the traditional Easter activity without breaking the bank.
The rising costs of eggs
The rising costs of eggs have made it difficult for some to afford traditional Easter activities. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average retail price for a dozen large eggs has been steadily rising year over year. This has left many wondering if they should turn to painting potatoes instead of eggs for Easter this year. Not only is it cheaper, but it also offers a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday. By dyeing potatoes, you can still get the same festive look and feel as you would with traditional dyed Easter eggs.
Ingredients Needed
In order to make dyed Easter egg potatoes, you will need some basic ingredients. These include potatoes, boiling water, vinegar, food coloring and onion skins. You should also have a few heatproof mugs or bowls for each color you wish to achieve. The quantity of food coloring you use will depend on the intensity of the desired colors. To achieve a reddish hue, use one large beet, diced, and two cups of water. For blue color, use half a red cabbage, sliced. Additionally, if you want to add a bit more life to your dyed Easter eggs potatoes, you can wrap onion skins in nylon stockings and tie them around the potatoes before dyeing them.
Preparing the Potatoes
Now that we understand why dyed Easter egg potatoes are a great alternative to traditional eggs, let's discuss the preparation process. To begin, potatoes need to be boiled in salted water until they are fork-tender. This will help ensure that they are cooked through and ready to dye. Once cooked, the potatoes should be allowed to cool before they can be handled. Additionally, you may also choose to steam other vegetables like hard-boiled eggs, herbs, celery, two types of onion, dill pickle, and horseradish together with the potatoes for an even more flavorful dish. With all of the ingredients prepared, you can now move on to the next step of dyeing the potatoes for your Easter celebration!
Dyeing the Potatoes
Dyeing the Potatoes is a fun and creative process for the whole family. Start by setting up the dye station; using a wire egg holder, a whisk or just a spoon, submerge the potatoes in the food coloring and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Once they’re done, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to dry. If desired, you can use multiple colors to achieve unique designs and patterns. The result will be beautiful, natural-looking Easter potatoes that can be used as decorations or as part of a delicious meal.
Tips:
- Gel dye never dries, so I don’t suggest using it. If you do, do an extremely thin layer of dye and leave them untouched overnight to dry.
- We tried dyeing the potatoes with the Kool-Aid method and the traditional egg dyeing method with dye, water, and vinegar in a cup. Neither worked. The potato gained some color, but it was very light and it didn’t look good.
- We also tried wrapping a coffee filter tightly around the potato and secured the top with a rubber band. We then directly put drops of water based food coloring on the coffee filter until it was covered in multiple colors. We let it dry for 10 minutes before unwrapping it and it turned into a cute tie-dye potato, but it still wasn’t near as vibrant and pretty as the paint brush method.
- If you use hairspray, I wouldn’t eat the potatoes. However, it definitely keeps things from being dyed.
- Do not peel the potatoes or they will be wet and gooey. Quite the mess, although they turn gorgeous colors.
- The white and gold potatoes were the best for dyeing, and the baby potatoes were the perfect size for little hands.
Conclusion
In conclusion, dyed Easter egg potatoes are a great alternative to using real eggs for your Easter celebrations. Not only are they budget-friendly, they are also fun and easy to make. All you need is some potatoes and a few simple ingredients to create your own unique colored potatoes. With a little bit of time and effort and a few helpful tools, you can have your very own Easter egg potatoes in no time. Try this fun alternative to traditional Easter eggs this year!
How to Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes
Easter Egg Dyed Potatoes
Skip the pricey eggs this year and try Dyed Easter Egg Potatoes instead! Two ingredients, very little prep, and still loads of fun.
Materials
- Baby Delicious White or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Water Based Food Coloring
- Small Paint Brushes
- Small Bowls (optional)
- Water (optional)
- Paper Towels (optional)
- Rubber Gloves (optional)
- Hairspray (optional)
Instructions
- Get a couple of small dishes of water, paper towels, and rubber gloves. Water and paper towels for cleaning the brushes, and gloves for protecting hands from the dye. This isn’t necessary, but I highly suggest it.
- Grab a potato and put one drop of dye directly on it. Use a paint brush to spread it around. You can either cover the entire potato in one color or do multiple colors, however you prefer.
- You may have to add one more drop of dye to the potato to fully color it, depending on the size, but one drop of dye goes a long way.
- Place the dyed potatoes on paper towels and let dry for 10 minutes. If you don’t want any of the dye to rub off later on when handling them, give them a light coating of hairspray and let them dry for a few more minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
- Gel dye never dries, so I don’t suggest using it. If you do, do an extremely thin layer of dye and leave them untouched overnight to dry.
- We tried dyeing the potatoes with the Kool-Aid method and the traditional egg dyeing method with dye, water, and vinegar in a cup. Neither worked. The potato gained some color, but it was very light and it didn’t look good.
- We also tried wrapping a coffee filter tightly around the potato and secured the top with a rubber band. We then directly put drops of water based food coloring on the coffee filter until it was covered in multiple colors. We let it dry for 10 minutes before unwrapping it and it turned into a cute tie-dye potato, but it still wasn’t near as vibrant and pretty as the paint brush method.
- If you use hairspray, I wouldn’t eat the potatoes. However, it definitely keeps things from being dyed.
- Do not peel the potatoes or they will be wet and gooey. Quite the mess, although they turn gorgeous colors.
- The white and gold potatoes were the best for dyeing, and the baby potatoes were the perfect size for little hands.
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