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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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