Yield: 1 Loaf
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¾ cup | Water |
2 cups | White bread flour |
1 teaspoon | Sugar |
1 teaspoon | Salt |
1 \N | Egg, beaten |
1½ tablespoon | Olive oil |
¼ teaspoon | Saffron, ground or - |
⅛ teaspoon | Saffron threads |
1 teaspoon | Yeast, fast rise or machine or - |
2 teaspoons | Yeast, active dry |
\N \N | Success Hints |
\N \N | ------------- |
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.
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.