swiss - fribourg-style cuchaule: saffron bread

How To Make swiss - fribourg-style cuchaule: saffron bread

• 1

  Mix flour, sugar, salt and saffron in an extra-large mixing bowl.
• 2

  Prepare yeast and add yeast to flour mixture and stir.
• 3

  Add milk and warm melted butter and stir.
• 4

  Add saffron and one egg and stir well.
• 5

  Knead until it forms a soft, smooth dough and it no longer sticks to sides of bowl.
• 6

  Let it rise until it doubles in volume, about 2 hours.
• 7

  Put dough onto floured working surface, and shape it into two round breads.
• 8

  Cover baking sheet with wax paper and place loaves on baking sheet.
• 9

  Use a knife to from a criss-cross pattern on the top of each loaf.
• 10

  Let dough rise a second time for 30 to 45 minutes.
• 11

  Preheat oven to 180° C.
• 12

  Use a pastry brush to coat each loaf with the remaining beaten egg and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• 13

  Cool before cutting.
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