Directions:
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat; add butter, sugar and stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, soak the saffron in the hot water, let cool until lukewarm, drain and reserve the liquid.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the reserved saffron water and eggs. Add the yeast and stir to dissolve. Add the salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest and 4 cups of the flour; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large mixing, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces, form into 14 inch long 'ropes'. Braid the 'ropes' together and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove to a wire rack and cool.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 5138.81 Kcal (21515 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1816.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 201.83g | 311% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 822.76mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 4984.86mg | 208% | |
| Potassium | 1731.79mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbs | 718.71g | 240% | |
| Sugars | 136.34g | 545% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.05g | 112% | |
| Protein | 105.82g | 212% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.3mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 9.9mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 714.5mg | 71% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 296.68 Kcal (1242 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 104.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.65g | 311% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.5mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 287.79mg | 208% | |
| Potassium | 99.98mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.49g | 240% | |
| Sugars | 7.87g | 545% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.62g | 112% | |
| Protein | 6.11g | 212% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 41.2mg | 71% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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