Saffron Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon saffron (include threads, if you have them)
• 1/2 cup hot water (for dissolving saffron)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups hot water

Directions

1. 1

   Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.

2. 2

   Remove and add saffron, set aside.

3. 3

   Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.

4. 4

   Put 1 cup water and the 1/2 stick of butter into a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave. (do not boil).

5. 5

   Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.

6. 6

   Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450°F oven.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.

8. 8

   When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.

9. 9

   Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.