Use a large heavy kettle or Risotto Pan, non-stick preferred/ or ceramic. Heat on med heat, add olive oil, cup of rice and shallot. Stir until translucent for 2 minutes.

Add butter and 1 cup broth, one cup of wine. Turn down stove to med/ low let the rice simmer and absorb all liquid continue stirring.. Add saffron threads

Once all liquid is absorbed continue to add one cup at a time until all liquid is absorbed and rice is getting tender 20 minutes under constant stirring. Turn stove off if liquid is absorbed and rice is thicker and tender. Remove from heat add 1/3 cup of Parmesan fresh cheese on top and serve. You may add pepper and salt to taste.