1 1/4 c Water
3 c White bread flour
1/2 tb Sugar
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg, beaten
2 tb Olive oil
1/2 ts Saffron, ground
– or –
1/4 ts Saffron threads
2 ts Yeast, fast rise or machine
– or –
3 ts Yeast, active dry
Source: Electric Bread
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice – 225,000 crocus stigmas
are needed to make a single pound! The texture and flavor of this
light and fluffy loaf will convince you it’s worth it. This is bread
for a special occasion – or bread that will make any occasion
special. The distinctive old world flavor works majic with seafood
and hearty soups like lentil or sausage.
Success Hints
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If using saffron threads, grind to a coarse powder-like consistency
using a mortar and pestle. The fresh powder will be more potent than
the pre-ground so you’ll need less.
Once opened, the intensity of a vial of saffron will diminish.
Use regular or rapid bake cycle.
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Yields
1 loaf