Soft Portuguese Sweet Bread – a delicious recipe with yeast, milk, water, salt, sugar, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Combine yeast, water and 1 teasoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes.
3
Beat eggs in large bowl.
4
In small pan, combine milk, salt, butter and sugar; stir over low heat until milk is warm (butter may not be melted).
5
Gradually stir in egg, then beat in 3 cups flour; add yeast and heat until smooth.
6
Gradually add enough remaining flour to make dough; turn on to lightly floured board and knead 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise until doubled in bulk (1- 1/2 hours).
8
Form into 4 small loaves (I usually use cake pans for baking the bread.)
9
Let rise until doubled or at least an hour.
10
Bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes.
11
Cool on rack.
1204
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
214
g
Carbs
33
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each yeast, active dry packages, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup water warm, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Soft 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.
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