Saffron Bun Recipe

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Saffron Bun
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
655
Calories
Total time
33
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast, the 1 t sugar and the half and half. Let stand till foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Gradually add half the flour to the yeast mixture, beating till smooth.
  3. Place this sponge in a warm draft free place and let stand till bubbly and doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  4. In a second large bowl, beat the egg and egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, saffron mixture and the vanilla and rum extracts with an electric beater till smooth.
  5. Stir in the raisins and candied fruit into the sponge and then add the egg mixture.
  6. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, till you have a sticky dough.
  7. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, sprinkle with additional flour and knead till you have a smooth, elastic dough, 5-8 minutes, adding more flour if necessary.
  8. Place the dough in a large buttered bowl, turning it to coat with the butter.
  9. Cover and set in a warm place till doubled in bulk, about 1 1/12 hours.
  10. On a large floured surface, roll the dough into a long cylinder about 3 inches thick and 36 inches long.
  11. Place on a large buttered baking sheet and turn the ends in toward the center to form a large pretzel. Cover and let stand for 40 minutes.
  12. Preheat oven to 350.
  13. Brush the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with almonds, pressing them in slightly.
  14. Bake in the middle of the oven till golden brown, about 45 minutes (I would start checking at about 30 minutes to be sure it doesn't over bake).
  15. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack.
  16. Allow to stand for 4-6 hours.
  17. Serve sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 654.7 Kcal (2741 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.56g 41%
Cholesterol 83.38mg 28%
Sodium 1649.67mg 69%
Potassium 379.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 92.85g 31%
Sugars 13.51g 54%
Dietary Fiber 9.28g 37%
Protein 13.96g 28%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 266.2mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.27 Kcal (1408 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.64g 41%
Cholesterol 42.82mg 28%
Sodium 847.31mg 69%
Potassium 195.18mg 8%
Total Carbs 47.69g 31%
Sugars 6.94g 54%
Dietary Fiber 4.77g 37%
Protein 7.17g 28%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.7mg 29%
Calcium 136.7mg 27%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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