*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Saffron Bread

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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