Portuguese Sweet Bread

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   Dissolve yeast in large bowl with warm water and a pinch sugar.

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   Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

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   Scald milk.

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   Add butter to melt, then add the salt and stir.

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   Let cool to 100 degrees.

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   In electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy.

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   Add sugar and beat 3 minutes.

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   Blend in milk mixture.

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   Stir into yeast mixture in large bowl.

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    Stir in 7 cups flour, 1 cup at a time.

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    Dough should be soft and pull away from sides of bowl.

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    Turn dough onto well floured surface and sprinkle with 1 cup flour.

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    Knead about 10 minutes (adding up to 1 more cup flour).

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    Grease large bowl.

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    Add dough turning to coat both sides.

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    Cover and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 2 hours).

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    Punch down dough.

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    Let rest 10 minutes.

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    Now cut dough in half to make two loaves.

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    You can braid one loaf or put in a greased 1 quart casserole dish or cake pan.

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    Cover and let rise once more (about 1 hour).

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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    Bake until loaves are golden brown and hollow sounding about 30 minutes.

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    Brush tops with melted butter when done.

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    Also freezes well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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