Does anyone know how to make saffron glaze for guilding a turkey ?

Question

I have checked numerous recipe books and web sites but have had no luck so far .

Answer 1

2 pinches saffron
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 ounce butter, melted
flour, to thicken glaze

Whisk the egg yolks with the saffron and melted butter. If the paste is too runny, add a little flour to thicken it. It needs to be the consistancy of a coating glaze, or a thick pouring cream or custard.

20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, remove the turkey from the oven, and drain off all the juices for your gravy.
Turn the oven up to 190C/380F or Gas Mark 5.
Apply your gilded glaze to the turkey with a large pastry brush - brush it ALL over the turkey as evenly as you can and NOT too thickly.
Return the turkey to the oven uncovered for the last 20 minutes - remove from the oven and allow to "rest" for 30 minutes before carving.

Answer 2

Saffron Butter
75g butter (at room temperature)
1/2 tsp saffron
2 tbsp boiling water

Saffron Glaze: Place the saffron in a bowl and pour over the boiling water leave to infuse for 15-20 minutes. Mix the butter into the saffron infusion, until well combined.

Answer 3

Saffron Millet

1 1/2 teaspoons powdered saffron
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon light miso
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups millet
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 cups watercress, chopped
1 cup almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced

In a small bowl combine the olive oil, saffron and miso.
Mix well.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large sauceepan and bring to a full boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until all the water is absorbed and the millet is tender, around 35 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the saffron mixture and serve hot.