Sweet Bread, Portuguese Recipe

Name: Sweet Bread, Portuguese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water warm; 1 cup milk scalded and cooled; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup margarine; 5 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 large eggs; 2 packages yeast, active dry; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
2
Stir in milk, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, 3 eggs, margerine, and 3 cups flour.
3
Beat until smooth.
4
stir in remaining flour (may need up to a cup more than called for) until you have a easily managable dough.
5
*Turn out dough on floured surface; knead 5 minutes.
6
Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up; cover and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
7
Punch down dough and divide in two.
8
Shape each into a round, slightly flat load.
9
Place each loaf in round layer pan (9x1 1/2 inches) that has been greased.
10
Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
11
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
12
Beat 1 egg slightly and brush over loaves.
13
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
14
Bake until loaves are golden brown (35-45 minutes).

876

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/4 cup water warm, 1 cup milk scalded and cooled, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Bread, Portuguese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Bread, Portuguese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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