Otherby Wikibooks CookbookLuciabullarKeep screen onSaveShareIngredients2 packages (4½ tsp) active dry yeast¼ cup lukewarm water½ tsp crushed (¼ tsp powdered) saffron threads¾ cup (180 ml) half and half, lukewarm½ cup (120 g) melted butter2 eggs, beaten¾ cup (180 g) white granulated sugar1 tsp salt4–5 cups sifted all-purpose flourRaisins to decorateStepsStep-by-step0 of 9 done1Combine the yeast and warm water.2Mix saffron into the warm half and half and let stand.3Combine the yeast and saffron mixtures. Mix in the melted butter, eggs, sugar, and salt.4Mix half of flour into the wet mixture and beat until well-blended.5Mix in additional flour until dough is smooth but not too firm. Knead on floured surface for ten minutes.6Place dough in buttered bowl and let rise about 1½ hours or until doubled in volume.7Divide the dough into multiple pieces. Roll each piece into a 7 inch-long snake, and form into an 'S' shape with the ends curled in. Place a raisin in each curl.8Place buns on buttered sheet pan, cover, and let rise 45 minutes.9Brush with beaten egg and bake at 375–400°F (190–200°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.Photo: Wikibooks Cookbook contributors · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SASource: Wikibooks Cookbook
