Saffron Buns - St. Lucia Bread Recipe

Name: Saffron Buns - St. Lucia Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages active yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 2/3 cup milk lukewarm, scalded, then cooled; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter soft; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric substitute for saffron; 5 1/2 cups flour; butter Soft; 1 beaten egg slightly; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 packages active yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2/3 cup milk lukewarm, scalded, then cooled
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter soft
2 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric substitute for saffron
5 1/2 cups flour
butter Soft
1 beaten egg slightly
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, cardamom, salt, turmeric and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down dough.
2
Divide into 24 parts. Shape each piece into an S-shape rope; curve both ends into a coil. May place raisin in center of each coil. Place rolls on cookie sheet. Brush top with butter; let rise until doubled. Mix egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush buns lightly. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages active yeast, 1/2 cup lukewarm water, 2/3 cup milk lukewarm, scalded, then cooled, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Saffron Buns - St. Lucia Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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