California Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: California Portuguese Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pkg. dry yeast; 1 c. water (warm); 2 c. 1% milk; 2 c. combination light butter, margarine or light margarine; 12 egg whites; 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 tsp. anise extract; 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 16 to 20 c. unbleached flour

Servings: persons

4 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. water (warm)
2 c. 1% milk
2 c. combination light butter, margarine or light margarine
12 egg whites
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp. anise extract
1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
16 to 20 c. unbleached flour

1
Soften yeast in warm water.
2
Scald the milk and cool to lukewarm by cutting in margarine and shortening.
3
Beat the eggs well and add the sugar, salt and anise.
4
When milk is lukewarm, add it to egg mixture.
5
Stir in yeast.
6
Stir in flour and beat well after each addition.
7
Turn dough out on floured board and add more flour if necessary.
8
Knead dough about 10 minutes until elastic. Put dough into two greased bowls and turn dough to grease top.
9
Let rise in warm place until double in bulk, at least 4 hours.
10
Punch down and shape into rolls or loaves.
11
In greased pans, set dough to rise again, at least three hours.
12
Brush tops with butter or egg white for a glossy look.
13
Bake at 300u00b0 for about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on rack.
14
Wrap well to store.

3614

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

466

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pkg. dry yeast, 1 c. water (warm), 2 c. 1% milk, 2 c. combination light butter, margarine or light margarine, and more.

Yes, California Portuguese Sweet Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

California Portuguese Sweet Bread

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