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Portuguese Sweet Bread
 
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 220 Minutes
Servings: 4
massa
Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1/2 cup butter
6 eggs, one for brushing on massa before baking
8 -9 cups flour
Directions:
1. Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup warm water and let activate.
2. Combine all ingredients and knead well.
3. Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled.
4. Divide into 3 round loaves and placed in greased round cake pans.
5. Let rise, brush tops with beaten egg and bake at 350F degrees 30-40 minutes .
By RecipeOfHealth.com