Saffrons Bread - Lussekatter
by Thoomuch
Saffron Bread (also called Lussekatter) is an integral part of the Lucia celibrations. On the 13th of December, For 4 larger loafs or approx. 30 "lussekatter" you need: 1 gram saffron (powdered), 50 g yeast (or the equivalent amount of dry yeast), 1 dl raisins, about 150 g butter, 5 dl milk, 1 dl sugar, ½ a teaspoon of salt, 1,5 litres (approx 850 g) flourPreparing:Fresh yeast:Melt the butter and add the milk, and heat the mixture to a temperature of 37°C. Break the yeastinto smaller pieces, and pour some of the warm mixture (butter & milk) over the yeast allowing it to dissolve. Add the remaining mixture, salt, sugar and saffron and while stirring add the flour. Mix to a smooth dough (a food processor can be used for this). It is completely mixed when the dough leaves the side of the bowl when working it by hand.Dry yeast:Blend the yeast powder with the flour to begin with. Melt the...