Ingredients and Supplies
- Rosewater (10-ounce bottle)
- Twine (4-5 inches per cloth)
- Lavender (one or more stems per cloth, cut to approximately 3 inches in length)
- Scissors
- Medium bowl
- Cloths [The Lost Kitchen uses 12-inch square cloths made of linen]
Instructions
In a medium bowl, add equal parts of rosewater and room-temperature tap water. Set aside. (Note: Regardless of how many rolls you’re assembling, you’ll need at least an inch or two of liquid, 2 ounces of water and 2 ounces of rosewater. 10 ounces of water and 10 ounces of rosewater will do 40-50 cloths.)
Dampen cloths with plain tap water.
On a clean surface, lay out 1 cloth, wrong side up. Fold the right-hand vertical side in toward the center of the cloth. Repeat with the left side. The result should mimic a set of doors, hinged left and right, closing in the middle. Next, fold the right vertical “hinge” over to meet the left vertical hinge, like closing a book.
Start rolling tightly and evenly from the bottom to the top.
Dip the completed roll-up in the rosewater mixture set aside in Step 1. Squeeze gently to remove excess liquid.
Using 4-5 inches of twine, loosely tie the roll with a single knot.
Gently slip a sprig of lavender beneath the knot and tighten gently to secure in place. Snip ends to appropriate length.
Store in a covered container until ready to use. Refrigerate for additional freshness.
