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 onions ( chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups hot water
Directions:
Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
Remove and add saffron, set aside.
Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
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).
Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450 F oven.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.