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How To make Saffron Bread(Wedman)

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1/2 ts Saffron
1/4 c Hot Water (120 to 130
-degrees) 1 c Milk
1/4 c Margarine
1 tb Lemon Rind, grated
1 tb Active Dry Yeast
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Ground Nutmeg
2 1/2 To 3 c Flour
1 c Dried Currants -or- Dark
-Raisins Steep the saffron in the hot -water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the milk and margarine in a saucepan. Heat until the margarine has melted. Cool. Add the lemon rind. Sprinkle the yeast into the milk mixture when lukewarm. Let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve. Add the sugar, nutmeg, 2 cups of the flour and the saffron mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in the currants (or dark raisins) and another 1/2 cup of the flour. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Then punch down and knead on a lightly-floured board until smooth. Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 4- by 9-inch bread pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes
in the pan before turning out on a wire rack. When the bread is thoroughly cooled, it may be sliced. Serves 15 One Serving

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