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                              Saffron Cake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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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