Sweet Saffron Buns Recipe

Name: Sweet Saffron Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 1 pinch salt; 1 (2 ounce) package cake yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 pinch white sugar; 1 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups milk; 3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled; 1 tablespoon lemon extract; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 8 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dried currants

Servings: persons

1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 pinch salt
1 (2 ounce) package cake yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 pinch white sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 eggs, at room temperature
8 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried currants

1
Combine 1/2 cup boiling water, saffron, and 1 pinch salt in a small bowl; steep for 8 hours to overnight.
2
Crumble yeast into a small bowl; add 1/4 cup warm water and 1 pinch sugar.
3
Mix 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
4
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; allow to cool for 5 minutes.
5
Beat saffron water, scalded milk, shortening, lemon extract, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Add eggs; stir to combine.
6
Pour yeast mixture and milk mixture into sugar mixture; mix well. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time; mix after each addition until incorporated. Stir in raisins and currants. Knead dough well; transfer to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x12-inch baking pans.
8
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Form each half into 12 equal balls; arrange in prepared baking pans. Allow dough to rise again, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
9
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes.

1579

kcal

Calories

Fat

265

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/2 teaspoon saffron, 1 pinch salt, 1 (2 ounce) package cake yeast, and more.

Yes, Sweet Saffron Buns falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Sweet Saffron Buns

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