Pure Norfolk Saffron Threads

How to use

Take the required amount of saffron (see below), crumble or grind it and then infuse it in a liquid suitable for your recipe (water, stock or milk) for at least 20 mins, or overnight. This is important to get the maximum colour, flavour and aroma from the saffron. Add the saffron infusion into your recipe.

How much to use

Saffron quantities for cooking are measured in grams, pinches, or numbers of threads. Assuming you don't have laboratory scales in your kitchen, by far the best way to get accurate results is to count of the number of threads required.

A saffron flower contains three joined threads, but for our advice below, quantities refer to single separated threads. A 0.3g jar of Norfolk Saffron typically contains over 100 threads.

Here are Norfolk Saffron's suggestions for cooking with their saffron*:

• Risotto: Use 30 threads for 4 servings made using 300g (12oz) of Arborio rice.
• Pilau: Use 15 threads per 150g (6oz) Basmati rice.
• Paella: Use 50 threads in a recipe to serve 4.
• Breads: For a subtle, honeyed flavour only, use 15 threads per 450g (1lb) flour. For a strong saffron flavour and a rich golden colour, use 60 threads per 450g (1lb) flour.
• Pastry and plain biscuits: Use 15-20 threads per 200g (8oz) flour.
• Sweet puddings: Bread & butter pudding to serve 4-6, use 20 threads.
• Jams: Use 20 threads per 450g (1lb) fruit. Infuse the saffron in a very small amount of water. Add it to the preserving pan's contents just before setting point is reached.

* These guidelines have been developed with Norfolk Saffron. Larger quantities will be required if weaker alternative brands are used.