Saffron Bread - Abm - Regular 
Regi Dean's Recipes 08/24/99
Bread Machine
Electric Bread
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Egg, beaten	1
Olive oil	1 1/2 tb
Saffron threads	1/8 ts
Saffron, ground	1/4 ts
Salt	1 ts
Sugar	1 ts
Water	3/4 c
White bread flour	2 c
Yeast, active dry	2 ts
Yeast, fast rise or machine	1 ts
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 1 Loaf
Saffron is the world's most expensive spice - 225,000 crocus stigmas
are needed to make a single pound!  The texture and flavor of this
light and fluffy loaf will convince you it's worth it.  This is bread
for a special occasion - or bread that will make any occasion
special.  The distinctive old world flavor works majic with seafood
and hearty soups like lentil or sausage.
Success Hints
If using saffron threads, grind to a coarse powder-like consistency
using a mortar and pestle.  The fresh powder will be more potent than
the pre-ground so you'll need less.
Once opened, the intensity of a vial of saffron will diminish.
Use regular or rapid bake cycle.
   2 ts Yeast, active dry
           - or -
    1 ts Yeast, fast rise or machine

Source:  Electric Bread