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Saffron Yogurt

A simple way to honor the Queen of Spices! Enjoy the earthy note and color that a few saffron threads bring to yogurt.

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Cook Time

10 Minutes

Serves

8

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, saffron, and salt and let the flavors marry overnight in the fridge.

Notes & Variations

Add a cumin pop right before serving!
For added spice, consider chile powder.

Ingredients

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably homemade)

Pinch of saffron

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, saffron, and salt and let the flavors marry overnight in the fridge.

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably homemade)

Pinch of saffron

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Notes & Variations

Add a cumin pop right before serving!
For added spice, consider chile powder.

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Saffron Box

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10 Min

Stock Your Pantry

Saffron Box

$40

Crafted brass box to store saffron or anything you wish!

Saffron Box (with Saffron)

$50

Crafted brass box with saffron.

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