Saffron Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Heat one tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan with a tightfitting lid.
3. 3
   Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted.
4. 4
   Add the saffron, bay leaf and rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Add the chicken broth and salt.
6. 6
   Bring to a good boil.
7. 7
   Cover and place the saucepan in the oven.
8. 8
   Bake exactly 17 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and keep covered until ready to serve.
10. 10
    When ready to serve, discard the bay leaf.
11. 11
    Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the remaining butter.