Saffron Bread
Servings
2loaves
Servings
2loaves
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Steep the saffron in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine milk and butter in a saucepan, heat until the butter is melted.
  3. Cool, then add lemon peel.
  4. Sprinkle the yeast into the milk mixture when lukewarm, let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.
  5. Add the sugar, nutmeg, 4 cups flour and the saffron mixture.
  6. Beat until smooth.
  7. If soaking raisins, drain water.
  8. Add raisins to dough along with another 1 cup of flour.
  9. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  10. Punch down and knead on a lightly floured board until smooth.
  11. Shape into a loaf and place in two oiled 4 by 9 inch bread pans.
  12. Cover with damp towel.
  13. Let rise until doubled.
  14. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about an hour.
  15. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before turning out on a wire rack to finish cooling.
  16. Cool completely before slicing.