Portugese Reale Sweet-Bread Portuguese Recipe

Portugese Reale Sweet-Bread Portuguese Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
• 1 c. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar (divided)
• 1/2 c. lukewarm water
• 1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/2 c. warm milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 4 to 4 1/2 c. all purpose flour

Method

1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water and allow to proof
2. Put butter in warm milk, add the 1 cup sugar and blend well
3. Add to the yeast mixture and stir to combine the ingredients
4. Add 3 eggs, lightly beaten and salt and mix well
5. Add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, kneading with hands in a bowl
6. Dough will be soft
7. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes
8. Use additional flour when necessary to prevent sticking
9. Shape into a ball and put into a buttered bowl, turning the dough to coat the surface with butter
10. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled in bulk
11. Punch dough down and divide into 2 equal pieces
12. Shape into balls and place in a 9 inch pie pans
13. Cover loosely and allow to rise again until doubled in bulk
14. Brush tops with remaining egg, well beaten and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bread is a rich dark, shining color
15. Cool on racks before slicing
16. Makes 2 loaves

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