Ingredients

5/8 cup water, warm

1/2 teaspoon saffron

1 egg

2 1/4 cups bread flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, citron,etc.)

1/4 cup sugar

3 Tablespoons powdered cultured buttermilk

2 Tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons dried active yeast

Preparation

Seep saffron in water. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of butter. Add all ingredients to bread machine and bake on Light setting. When the bread is finished baking, brush the top of the loaf with 1 Tablespoon melted butter.

This recipe can also be used to make rolls. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.