Ingredients
- 3 c flour
- 1 c milk
- 1 c currants (dried)
- 1/4 c water (hot)
- 1/4 c margarine
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 tb dry yeast (active)
- 1 tb lemon rind
- 1/4 ts nutmeg (ground)
- 1/2 ts saffron
-Raisins Steep the saffron in the hot -water for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the milk and margarine in a saucepan. Heat until the margarine has melted. Cool. Add the lemon rind. Sprinkle the yeast into the milk mixture when lukewarm. Let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve. Add the sugar, nutmeg, 2 cups of the flour and the saffron mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in the currants (or dark raisins) and another 1/2 cup of the flour. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Then punch down and knead on a lightly-floured board until smooth. Shape into a loaf and place in an oiled 4by 9-inch bread pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out on a wire rack. When the bread is thoroughly cooled, it may be sliced. Serves 15 One Serving = Calories: 160 Carbohydrates: 20 Protein: 3 Fat: 3 Sodium: 46 Potassium: 132 Cholesterol: 0 Exchange Value: 1 Bread Exchange _ 1/2 Fruit Exchange + 1/2 Fat Exchange