Massa Sovada - Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Massa Sovada - Portuguese Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: active dry yeast, 2 packages; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup milk, scalded; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; all-purpose flour, 6 cans; 4 eggs; 2 cups raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to proof, about 10 minutes.
2
Scald milk and stir in sugar, butter and salt. Stir until butter is melted.
3
Combine cinnamon and flour.
4
Add half the flour to the milk and mix until smooth.
5
Beat 3 eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture. Continue adding flour to make a soft dough.
6
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 15 minutes.
7
Knead raisins in at this point, if using.
8
Shape into a ball and place into a well buttered bowl, turning to cover, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
9
Punch dough down and divide in half.
10
Place in two greased loaf pans and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
12
Beat remaining egg. Brush tops of loaves with egg.
13
Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden and hollow sounding when thumped on the bottom.
14
Cool on wire racks.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: active dry yeast, 2 packages, 1/4 cup water, 1 cup milk, scalded, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Massa Sovada - 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.

Massa Sovada - Portuguese Sweet Bread

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