saffron buns

How To Make saffron buns

• Step 1
  In a small saucepan over medium heat, add milk and saffron. Bring the temperature to 120ºF.
• Step 2
  Add honey, stir well and remove from the heat. Pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and let it cool until the temperature reaches between 105ºF to 110ºF.
• Step 3
  Add yeast, stir well and let it proof for 15 minutes.
• Step 4
  In a medium bowl, add 4 cups flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk to combine and set aside.
• Step 5
  When yeast is active, add butter, sour cream and beaten eggs. Using the paddle attachment, process on medium speed until nicely blended.
• Step 6
  Switch to dough hook attachment and add half dry ingredients. Process on low speed until somewhat mixed before adding the remaining half.
• Step 7
  When mixed, increase the speed to 3 and knead until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, adding by the tablespoon the remaining ½ cup flour.
• Step 8
  Increase the speed to 4 and knead for 4 minutes. Grease a bowl lightly with oil; set aside.
• Step 9
  Transfer the dough to a work surface and form a ball by pulling under. Place it in the prepared bowl, swirling around to coat.
• Step 10
  Cover with a clean dish towel and transfer the bowl to a draft-free area such as the oven with the temperature off. Let it rise for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
• Step 11
  A couple hours later, remove it from its draft-free spot and drop the dough back on the work surface. Form 14 balls of about 2-inches in diameter.
• Step 12
  Cover them with the towel while working with one at a time.
• Step 13
  Roll the ball out into an oblong shape, about 15 inches long. Curl the ends in opposite directions forming an “s” with coils on both ends.
• Step 14
  Place it on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside while doing the others.
• Step 15
  Cover them with the towel and let the buns proof for 45 minutes or until they double in size.
• Step 16
  Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Step 17
  Brush egg wash on tops and sides of buns and place a raisin in the center of each coil.
• Step 18
  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the buns are golden, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking.
• Step 19
  Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly before serving. Makes 14 large buns
• Step 20
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