SAFFRANSBROD

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A special-occasion braided bread. "Cooking time" includes both time for bread to rise and baking time.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
2 tablespoons yeast, dissolved in
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
5 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated fresh lemon rind
5 cups unbleached flour
1/4 cup raisins
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Combine the milk through the flour.
  • Turn out on a floured board and knead until elastic and smooth.
  • Let rise until doubled in size (2-2½ hrs).
  • Punch down and knead briefly; divide in half.
  • Shape each half into braids by rolling dough 3/4" thick, then cutting into 8" strips and shaping these into rounded strands.
  • Braid strands.
  • Decorate with raisins and brush with egg.
  • Bake at 350° 25-30 minutes.
  • Cover and cool on rack.

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