Soak 4 Saffron Threads Overnight In 3 Cups Boiling Water

In Morning Warm This Mixture & Add 2 Tablespoons Sugar & 3 Yeast

Let Stand For Awhile

In A Separate Bowl. Add 12 Cups Flour, 2 Cups Granulated Sugar & 1 Tablespoon Salt

Mix in 1 Lb Oleo (Like you would a Pie Crust)

Mix Saffron Mixture with Dry Ingredients

Add About 1 Additional Cup of Warm Water Until Dough is Sticky

(If Desired) Wash & Plump Raisins Add to Dough

Let Rise

Then Mix Rest of Flour & Let Rise Again

Pan, but Do Not Knead After It Has Risen

Let Rise in Pans & Bake At 345 Degrees For 30/40 Minutes