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Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe Recipe


Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe Recipe
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A nice bread for breakfast or snack.

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Ingredients
  • 2 packages of active yeast
  • 1/2 cup of warm water
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 1and 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 8 cups of flour
  • 1/2 cup of butter

Directions
  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. Scald milk and add to sugar, butter and salt; stir until butter is melted.
  3. Add 1/2 the flour to the milk, sugar, butter, salt, and mix until smooth.
  4. Beat 5 eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture.
  5. Continue to add remaining flour to make soft dough.
  6. Remove it from the bowl and place on floured board.
  7. Knead until smooth and satiny .
  8. Shape into a ball and place in buttered bowl.
  9. Cover and let rise until double in size.
  10. Punch risen dough down and divide it in half.
  11. Place in two greased pans (8 inches round).
  12. Let rise in warm place until double in size (1-1/2 to 2 hours).
  13. Brush tops of dough with remaining egg (beaten).
  14. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Cool.

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Comments


Oh I am so excited to try these!!


When I was growing up my best friend was portuguese and her mother made this all the time. = )


I'm originally from the Azores and my mom used to make this every Easter. I'm so glad to find your recipe!


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