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Bread, English Saffron
Recipe By :GODGIFU
Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons saffron
1/2 cup hot water
2 packages active dry yeast -- (.25 oz)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour
The exotic scents of saffron and lemon will fill your kitchen when
you bake this beautiful braided bread
Prep: 1 hr 30 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 2 hr 30 min
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from
heat; add butter, sugar and stir until melted.
Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, soak the saffron in the hot
water, let cool until lukewarm, drain and reserve the liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the reserved
saffron water and eggs.
Add the yeast and stir to dissolve. Add the salt, nutmeg, cinnamon,
lemon zest and 4 cups of the flour; mix well.
Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Lightly oil a large mixing, place the dough in the bowl and turn to
coat with oil.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in
volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into three equal pieces, form into 14" long 'ropes'.
Braid the 'ropes' together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and the
bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove to a wire rack and cool.
Source:
"allrecipes.com"
S(Internet Address):
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/17097/english-saffron-bread/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 371 Calories; 14g Fat (34.7%
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
65mg Cholesterol; 432mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2016 - 0410