Lucia Bread

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 3 to 4 c. flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. saffron
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • extra flour for kneading
  • 1 egg yolk for glazing

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons lukewarm milk.
  2. Mix with sugar, flour, egg and 2 tablespoons milk to make dough.
  3. Cover; place in warm spot to rise 15 minutes.
  4. Put saffron into bowl with 4 tablespoons milk.
  5. Add salt.
  6. Melt, but do not heat butter.
  7. Pour over saffron mixture.
  8. Add mixture to risen dough.
  9. Knead thoroughly until dough does not stick to bowl.
  10. Cover and place in warm spot to rest 30 minutes.
  11. If necessary or desired, knead and let rise again.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

927 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.3g 53% DV
Total Fat 46.4g 59% DV
Carbs 104.4g 38% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10762mg 100% DV
Potassium 1337.8mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 717.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 190.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 33.2mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 295.8mg 23% DV
Iron 10.7mg 60% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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