Saffron water

Dry 1/2 tsp crumbled saffron strands in a warm (not hot) skillet. 

Crush again, then soak in 1 c. hot water and store ina small jar in the refrigerator.

This will keep for 1 week.

 

For longer storage, quaduple the recipe quantities above.  Pour the saffron water into a plastic ice cube tray and freeze into cubes..