15 grains saffron (1 big pinch)
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. lemon flavoring
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. currants
1/4 c. candied fruit, optional

Add saffron to boiling water. Steep 1 hour. Cream butter, sugar, eggs and lemon flavoring. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Dredge raisins in flour. Grease and flour 2 bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.