Portuguese Sweet Bread - Pao Doce Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Bread - Pao Doce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 5 -6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg (for glaze); 1 teaspoon sugar (for glaze)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 -6 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg (for glaze)
1 teaspoon sugar (for glaze)

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["Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.", "Stir in milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 eggs, salt, margarine or butter, and 3 cups of flour.", "Beat until smooth.", "Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.", "Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic - about 5 minutes.", "Place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until it is double in size - about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Punch down dough and divide in half.", "Shape each half into a round slightly flat loaf.", "Place each loaf into a well greased round 9"" x 1 1/2"" pan.", "Cover and let rise until double (a/b an hour).", "Heat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Beat 1 egg and brush over tops of loaves.", "Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar.", "Bake until loaves are golden brown, about 35-45 minutes."]

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, 1 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled), 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Sweet Bread - Pao Doce 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 - Pao Doce

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