Saffron Rice

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat one tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan with a tightfitting lid.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted.

4. 4

   Add the saffron, bay leaf and rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add the chicken broth and salt.

6. 6

   Bring to a good boil.

7. 7

   Cover and place the saucepan in the oven.

8. 8

   Bake exactly 17 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and keep covered until ready to serve.

10. 10

    When ready to serve, discard the bay leaf.

11. 11

    Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the remaining butter.

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