Puffball Mushrooms

The wild edible mushroom called the Puffball is round or pear-shaped and might or might not have a stalk-like base, and are typically gray, whitish, or tan. The interior of a puffball is solid white initially, gradually turning yellow, then brown as the mushroom gets more mature. Finally, the interior changes to a mass of dark, powdery spores, Size: 1″ to 12″ in diameter, sometimes larger.

The best time to harvest wild edible Puffball mushrooms is in the late summer and early fall. They are most often found in open woods, on soil or decaying wood, pastures, empty lots, or even on your lawn.

It is important to slice the wild Puffball mushroom from top to bottom in order to inspect the interior of the mushroom. Much like a slice of white bread, it should be completely white and featureless inside. Any traces of brown or yellow will spoil the flavor.

If complete inspection of the Puffball mushroom reveals a stalk, gills when you examine the interior, and a cap, you might have the wrong type of mushroom. If you are not absolutely certain of the identity of the mushroom, do not eat it.

One great way to eat the wild edible Puffball mushroom is to simply dip it in batter and fry it, after removing the tough outer skin.

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