Simple Portuguese Sweet-Bread Recipe

Simple Portuguese Sweet-Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. flour
• 4 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 doz. eggs
• 3 cubes butter
• 3 c. milk
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 6 pkgs. yeast

Method

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water
2. Scald milk; pour slowly over beaten eggs
3. Add sugar and butter which have been creamed together
4. Can add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to milk and egg mixture
5. Mix well
6. Cool until lukewarm
7. Sift flour into large pan with salt
8. Add above ingredients
9. Add yeast, milk, and egg mixture
10. Knead until smooth; dust hands with flour so dough will not stick to hands
11. Make a medium firm dough
12. Set aside in warm place
13. Cover with towel or blanket
14. Let rise for 5 to 6 hours
15. Work dough again and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours
16. Bake loaves 35 minutes in 300 degree oven
17. Rolls take less time

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