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.