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                                Saffron Cake
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      C.            sifted flour
      1/2  Tsp.          soda
    1      Tsp.          cream of tartar
    3      Tbsp.         sour cream
    1      Pkg.          saffron
      1/2  C.            boiling water
    1      Tbsp.         orange rind
    1                    lemon (juice and rind)
      1/2  Tsp.          salt
      1/3  C.            butter
      2/3  C.            sugar
    2                    eggs
      1/2  C.            currants
      1/2  C.            golden raisins
      1/2  C.            candied orange and
                         lemon peel or 1 c. mixed
                         fruit
 
 Pour boiling water over saffron; let stand for 1 1/2
 hours. The juices, sour cream and water with saffron should
 make 3/4 cup. Mix in order given. The sugar and butter may be
 creamed. Add eggs; mix in dry alternately with liquid. Then
 add fruit. More currants may be added, if desired. Bake in 9
 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool
 before cutting. Keeps well, may be frozen.
 
 
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