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Cornish Saffron Cake
3 pk Saffron strands (0.05 g) 1 tb Boiling water 1/3 c Sugar 1 c Warm water (110'F./44'C.) 1 pk Active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 5 c Bread flour 1/4 ts Salt 3/4 c Lard 1/2 c Butter 1 2/3 ...
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Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 3pk saffron strands (0.05 g)
- 1tb boiling water
- 1/3c sugar
- 1c warm water (110'f./44'c.)
- 1pk active dry yeast (1/4 oz)
- 5c bread flour
- 1/4ts salt
- 3/4c lard
Directions
- 1
3 pk Saffron strands (0.05 g) 1 tb Boiling water 1/3 c Sugar 1 c Warm water (110'F./44'C.) 1 pk Active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 5 c Bread flour 1/
- 2
Line a broiler pan with foil
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Place saffron on foil and spread thinly
- 4
Place pan under a very low broiler and gently dry saffron (do not discolor) 3-4 minutes or until dry
- 5
Place saffron in a small bowl and crush to a fine powder
- 6
Add boiling water and let stand 8 hours
- 7
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/4 cup warm water
- 8
Add yeast, whisk and let stand 10-15 minutes or until frothy