

Recipe: St. Lucy Bread
A saffron bun is a rich, spiced yeast leavened sweet bun that is flavoured with saffron and cinnamon or nutmeg and contains currants similar to a teacake. The bun is baked for special occasions and traditionally eaten during advent, especially on St. Lucy Day, coinciding the feast with the Winter Solstice. Saint Lucy Bread Buns Ingredients: • 1 cup melted butter • 1/2 tsp. saffron threads, finely crumbled (or 1 tsp. powdered saffron) • 1 cup milk • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 tsp. salt


Recipe: Yulekaka
YULEKAKA Ingredients: 1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water, 105-115 degrees
1 c. milk, scalded
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick), softened
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 c. cool water
1 egg
1 c. mixed candied fruit
1 c. golden raisins
6 - 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
Basic Glaze Directions: 1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in measuring cup. Let stand until foamy, about 3 minutes. 2. Combine hot milk, sugar, butter, salt and cardamom in large
Recipe: St. Nicholas Cookie
St. Nicholas Cookie Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 cup blanched almond, sliced Directions: Sift flour with spices in bowl. Add baking powder and salt; set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer, at high speed, beat butter with sugar and egg until mixture is v