Portuguese Sweet Bread OAMC Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Bread OAMC
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 ⅔ cups warm water; 1 cup dry instant potato flakes; 1 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons melted margarine or 6 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (could use 1/2 Tbls. each) or 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely shredded (could use 1/2 Tbls. each); ¾ cup raisins; ¾ cup golden raisin; 7 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 ⅔ cups warm water
1 cup dry instant potato flakes
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons melted margarine or 6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest (could use 1/2 Tbls. each) or 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely shredded (could use 1/2 Tbls. each)
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup golden raisin
7 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1
In a large mixing bowl soften yeast in warm water.
2
Mix in potato flakes, sugar, melted margarine, salt, eggs, citrus zest, and raisins.
3
Add flour until dough is no longer sticky, about 7-1/2 cups.
4
Knead with dough hook 2 to 3 minutes or by hand 10 minutes, until smooth.
5
Put dough in a large, greased bowl, turning it once to grease on top and bottom.
6
Cover bowl with a towel.
7
Let dough rise 1-1/2 hours or until double in size.
8
Punch it down and let it rise 10 minutes more.
9
Divide dough into 3 large, round loaves or 4 smaller ones; place them on a greased cookie sheet with space between them.
10
You can also braid the dough or form it into any shape.
11
Cover dough with a towel, and allow it to rise until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
12
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
13
Bake loaves 35-40 minutes, depending on number of loaves.
14
Cover them with foil after the first 20 minutes so they won't get too brown.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

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, 1 ⅔ cups warm water, 1 cup dry instant potato flakes, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Sweet Bread OAMC 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 OAMC

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