Saffron Shortbread Recipe

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Saffron Shortbread
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Directions:

  1. Set a rack over a sauce pan of boiling was. Put the saffron in a saucer on the rack and let the saffron steam for 3 to 4 minutes or until it is brittle. Remove from steam and crumble the saffron.
  2. In a large bowl stir together the flour, the crumbled saffron, baking powder, salt and sugar. Blend the mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Sprinkle the dough with the orange flower water and blend it well.
  3. Pat the dough into an 8 inch square bakng pan and bake in the lower third of a pre-heated 350F oven for 1 hour, or until it is golden. Cut the shortbread into squares while it is still warm, transfer the squares to a rack, and let them cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 356.65 Kcal (1493 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.3g 36%
Cholesterol 61.01mg 20%
Sodium 49.36mg 2%
Potassium 40.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 33.95g 11%
Sugars 9.85g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 3.41g 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 507.53 Kcal (2125 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.15g 36%
Cholesterol 86.81mg 20%
Sodium 70.25mg 2%
Potassium 58.14mg 1%
Total Carbs 48.32g 11%
Sugars 14.02g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 4%
Protein 4.85g 7%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 76.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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