Saffron Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Saffron Bread

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 C. boiling water
1 Pkg. saffron -- (.025 oz.)
1 C. scalded milk -- cooled
1/2 C. oleo
1/2 C. warm water
2 Pkg. dry yeast
2 eggs -- beaten
3/4 C. sugar
1 Tsp. salt
6 C. flour -- (6 to 8)
1 Box raisins -- (15 oz.) rinsed and
floured a little

Mix boiling water and saffron together and let steep
overnight. Add oleo while milk is cooling. Put sugar and salt
in bowl. Add scalded milk and oleo mixture, 1/4 cup warm
water, saffron, eggs and yeast. Mix well. Add 3 to 4 cups
flour; mix well. Add raisins. Add remaining flour, enough to
make workable. Put on floured board and knead 15 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl and grease top. Let rise until double
in bulk. Shape into loaves; put into greased pans. Let rise
until double. Bake at 350 degrees to 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or
until hollow sounding when tapped.


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