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: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. hot water; 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 1/4 c. butter; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 Large eggs; 2 teaspoon grated lemon/orange peel; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp. lowfat milk for glaze

Servings: persons

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. lowfat milk
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Large eggs
2 teaspoon grated lemon/orange peel
3 1/2 c. flour
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp. lowfat milk for glaze

1
Dissolve yeast in hot water.
2
Heat lowfat milk and butter till butter melts.
3
Pour into mixing bowl containing sugar and salt.
4
Cold to lukewarm.
5
Add in grated peel, Large eggs and yeast mix.
6
Gradually beat in flour, adding sufficient to make a soft dough.
7
Knead till smooth and satiny.
8
Place in greased bowl.
9
Cover with damp towel.
10
Let rise in hot place till double in bulk.
11
Knead gently and shape into a round pan (9 inch).
12
Let rise again till double.
13
Brush with glaze.
14
Bake at 325 degrees 35-40 min or possibly till golden.
15
Cold and remove from pan.
16
This is similar to Hawaiian bread.

1094

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

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 pkg. dry yeast, 1/4 c. hot water, 1/2 c. lowfat milk, 1/4 c. butter, 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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