Iranian Saffron Ice Cream (Bastani Sonnati )

Step 1

Allow to soften at room temperature for 10 minutes:

Step 2

/2 qt vanilla ice cream

Step 3

In the meantime, combine in a small bowl:

Step 4

/4 tsp saffron , crushed

Step 5

TBS water , hot

Step 6

When ice cream has softened, place in a large bowl with the saffron mixture.

Step 7

Mix in:

Step 8

TBS rose water

Step 9

Continue mixing until thoroughly combined.

Step 10

Scrape ice cream back into it's original container and freeze until hardened, at least 6 hours.

Step 11

Garnish with:

Step 12

/2 cup pistachios , shelled and coarsely chopped