Swedish Saffron Bread Recipe

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Swedish Saffron Bread
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1328
Calories
Total time
3
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup golden raisin
  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Set the oven at 250°F.
  2. Put the saffron in a cup and put it in the oven.
  3. After 5 minutes, pour 1/4 cup of very hot water over it.
  4. Let it steep for 20 minutes while you get on with the rest of the preparation.
  5. Put the raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Mix the yeast with the milk and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and leave for 10 to 15 minutes in a warm but not hot spot.
  8. Combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  9. Mix in the yeast mixture and then the butter.
  10. When everything is thoroughly combined, add the saffron mixture.
  11. Drain the raisins and add them.
  12. Mix and knead thoroughly until the dough is soft but not sticky.
  13. Roll it into a ball and put it in a greased bowl.
  14. Cover with a plastic bag and let it rise in a draft-free spot until it has doubled in bulk. This takes about 2 hours.
  15. Knock the dough down by thumping it firmly several times.
  16. Knead it for 2 or 3 minutes.
  17. To make a wreath shape, divide the dough into 3 pieces and roll each into a rope about 18 inches long.
  18. Braid the 3 ropes together and twist into a circle. (Or make hollows in the wreath so that you can stick candles in them after baking.).
  19. Tuck the ends underneath.
  20. Place on a greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap.
  21. Let rise in a draft-free spot for about an hour or until doubled in bulk.
  22. During the last 10 minutes of rising time, set the oven at 400°F
  23. Brush the bread with the egg wash.
  24. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the wreath is golden brown and sounds hollow when rapped on the bottom.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1328.38 Kcal (5562 kJ)
Calories from fat 503.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.96g 86%
Cholesterol 102.78mg 34%
Sodium 3674.94mg 153%
Potassium 679.54mg 14%
Total Carbs 183.79g 61%
Sugars 24.17g 97%
Dietary Fiber 21.22g 85%
Protein 28.33g 57%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 10.4mg 58%
Calcium 527.1mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 361.46 Kcal (1513 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.23g 86%
Cholesterol 27.97mg 34%
Sodium 999.97mg 153%
Potassium 184.91mg 14%
Total Carbs 50.01g 61%
Sugars 6.58g 97%
Dietary Fiber 5.77g 85%
Protein 7.71g 57%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 2.8mg 58%
Calcium 143.4mg 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.4
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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