Saffron Rice

• 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

1. Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
2. Remove and add saffron, set aside.
3. Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
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. Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
6. Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450u0b0F oven.
7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
8. When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
9. Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
11. Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.

saffron, hot water, butter, rice, onion, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/saffron-rice-182044 (may not work)