Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; ½ cup warm potato water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup mashed potatoes; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ cup milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 eggs; 1 ¾ cups sugar; ½ cup butter; 8 -10 cups flour

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm potato water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mashed potatoes
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs
1 ¾ cups sugar
½ cup butter
8 -10 cups flour

1
Dissolve yeast in potato water.
2
Stir in the 3 tablespoons sugar, potatoes, and ginger.
3
Cover; let rise until doubled.
4
Scald milk; add salt and cool to lukewarm.
5
In small bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs; gradually beat in the 1-3/4 cups sugar.
6
Stir into yeast mixture.
7
Add butter and mix well.
8
Stir in 2 cups of the flour, then the milk.
9
Add 2 more cups of the flour; beat 5 minutes.
10
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
11
Place on lightly floured board and knead in remaining flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
12
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.
13
Cover; let rise until dough is doubled.
14
Grease four 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
15
Punch down dough and, on a lightly floured board, divide into fourths.
16
Shape each fourth into a loaf; place in prepared pans.
17
Cover; let rise until doubled.
18
Preheat oven to 325F.
19
Bake for 45 minutes or until done.

1616

kcal

Calories

Fat

269

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, ½ cup warm potato water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup mashed potatoes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Portuguese Sweet Bread

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