Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/4 c. hot water (105-115 degrees); 1 c. lukewarm lowfat milk (scalded, then cooled); 3/4 c. sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 Large eggs; 1/2 c. butter, soft; 5 1/2-6 c. all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. hot water (105-115 degrees)
1 c. lukewarm lowfat milk (scalded, then cooled)
3/4 c. sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 Large eggs
1/2 c. butter, soft
5 1/2-6 c. all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Dissolve yeast in hot water in large bowl.
2
Stir in lowfat milk, 3/4 c. sugar, the salt, 3 Large eggs, the butter and 3 c. of the flour.
3
Beat till smooth.
4
Stir in sufficient remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
5
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead till smooth and elastic, about 5 min.
6
Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
7
Cover; let rise in hot place till double, 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
8
(Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
9
Punch down dough; divide into halves.
10
Shape each half into a round, slightly flat loaf.
11
Place each loaf in greased round layer pan 9 x 1 1/2 inch.
12
Cover; let rise till double, about 1 hour.
13
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
14
Beat 1 egg slightly; brush over loaves.
15
Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
16
sugar.
17
Bake till loaves are golden 35-45 min.

1074

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 1/4 c. hot water (105-115 degrees), 1 c. lukewarm lowfat milk (scalded, then cooled), 3/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe 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 Recipe

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