Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs; 3 cups sugar; 3 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 3 cups warm water; Small can evaporated milk; 5 pounds flour; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 sticks butter, softened

Servings: persons

1
Beat eggs and sugar together.
2
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
3
In large bowl combine flour, salt and nutmeg.
4
Make a well in center.
5
Pour in egg and sugar mixture, dissolved yeast, warm water and condensed milk.
6
Begin mixing with hands and working in butter.
7
Mix very well.
8
Dough will be sticky.
9
Cover and let rise. Turn onto floured board.
10
Shape into loaf, rolls, etc.
11
Let rise again. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake at 325u00b0. Rolls: 15 minutes.
12
Loaf: 20 to 25 minutes.
13
Dough can also be used for doughnuts or cinnamon rolls.
14
7 to 8 loaves.

3085

kcal

Calories

Fat

582

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dozen eggs, 3 cups sugar, 3 pkg. dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 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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