I made this bread today according to your recipe. I did not use the SAF yeast. Instead I used a standar rapid rise. The bread came out with a good result, it was not perfect however. While I did get a good rise, it was slightly too dense. The flavor was perfect and I used a dove paper mold from Italy. You van buy these online. My Italian husband who is a very honest critic gave it a 9.5 out of 10. Allow me to just reiterate how honest he truly is. That being said, I think this is a good recipe and it is easier to follow than many of the others on the web. The flavor and appearance is almost identical to the store bought ones I have tried. I would like to try it again using the SAF yeast to see if I can achieve a perfect 10 out of 10! Caroline, we're flattered! And so happy that your husband gives this a nearly perfect score. Try letting the dough rise just a bit longer next time - and, as you say, give SAF a try. Happy Easter - PJH

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