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How to Make English Saffron Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Saffron, the world's most expensive spice by weight, has been used for centuries to flavor foods and add a beautiful golden hue to dishes. In this English saffron bread recipe, we showcase the delicate and aromatic flavor of saffron in a delightful bread that is perfect for any occasion.

The unique flavor of saffron gives this bread a vibrant taste that is both savory and sweet. The addition of saffron to the dough brings a subtle floral note that is complemented by the warmth of the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons saffron
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Additional Time: 59 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • 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 inch 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 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake at 350 degrees 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.

    • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 126mg

    Categories

    Sweet bread recipes
    Breakfast bread recipes
    Holiday bread recipes
    Traditional bread recipes