Recipes English Saffron Bread 4.5 (36) 27 Reviews 5 Photos The exotic scents of saffron and lemon will fill your kitchen when you bake this beautiful braided bread. Recipe by Talia Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 1 mins Additional Time: 59 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 1 loaf Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons saffron ½ cup hot water 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 2 eggs 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 6 cups all-purpose flour 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 368 Calories 14g Fat 53g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 15 Calories 368 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 8g 42% Cholesterol 59mg 20% Sodium 419mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 15g Protein 7g Vitamin C 1mg 6% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 126mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved