Welsh Saffron Bread Recipe

Name: Welsh Saffron Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups boiling water; 1 cup dried currants or 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

3 cups boiling water
1 cup dried currants or 1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Pour 2 cups boiling water on dried currants and soak for 15 minutes, then drain. Pour remaining water over saffron and steep until cool.
3
Cream butter and sugar until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, blending after each. Add lemon zest and juice.
4
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and add to the sugar-butter mixture, alternately with the saffron water, beating until just blended. Stir in raisins and drained currants. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake 40 - 50 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tip out onto a rack to cool.

2087

kcal

Calories

209

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups boiling water, 1 cup dried currants or 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, and more.

Yes, Welsh Saffron 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.

Welsh Saffron Bread

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