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This delicious Portuguese sweet bread recipe (receita de massa sovada) does take some time to make but it is worth the effort.
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Preparation time:
8 h 15 min
Cooking Time:
40 min
Ready In:
8 h 55 min
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
10
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Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

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Posted in: Bread Recipes
Fri, Nov 3, 2017
5 out of 5 with 418 ratings
Views: 187085 - Comments 29

Portuguese sweet bread, also known as "massa sovada" in Portuguese, is a traditional sweet bread that is popular in Portugal and also in Portuguese communities around the world, for instance, it is referred to as "Hawaiian sweet bread" in Hawaii.

The bread is made with a sweet dough that typically contains ingredients such as sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and sometimes flavored with lemon zest, vanilla or cinnamon. The dough is usually braided or twisted into a round or oval shape, and then baked until it is golden brown on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

Portuguese sweet bread is often served as a dessert, either plain or with toppings such as butter, jam, or cheese. It can also be used in other recipes, such as French toast or bread pudding.
 


Ingredients

3 packages of active dry yeast2 cups of milk2 cups of sugar1/2 cup of shortening (you can use crisco, butter, or vegetable oil)1/2 cup of butter1/2 cup of lukewarm water1/2 teaspoon of salt10 cups of all-purpose flour8 eggsFor the Egg Wash:1 egg1 teaspoon of water
3 packages of active dry yeast2 cups of milk2 cups of sugar1/2 cup of shortening (you can use crisco, butter, or vegetable oil)1/2 cup of butter1/2 cup of lukewarm water1/2 teaspoon of salt10 cups of all-purpose flour8 eggsFor the Egg Wash:1 egg1 teaspoon of water Get Portuguese ingredients Get Portuguese ingredients and other stuff from Amazon.com

Directions

  1. Dissolve the active dry yeast in water with half teaspoon of sugar and let rise to double in size.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together except the sugar.
  3.  Melt the butter and shortening in milk and cool to lukewarm.
  4. Beat the eggs and sugar together.
  5. Mix all the ingredients together and knead until the dough lifting in the bowl, let it rise for about 6 to 8 hours.
  6. Punch down, deflating the dough, form individual breads and put them in buttered and flour dusted pans (any shape or size will do). 
  7. Preheat the oven at at 160°C or 325°F.
  8. The dough should fill only half of each pan, so let it rise until the dough doubles in size, filling the pan.
  9. For the egg wash, mix the egg with the teaspoon of water and brush the top of each bread.
  10. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (let it bake longer if the loaves are larger), the bread should be golden brown.

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com *
Photo Credit: ingoodflavor.com


Valerie Azevedo
Valerie Azevedo - 2 Months ago
Can I let the dough rise overnight? So I mean longer than 8hrs.

Stephanie
Stephanie - 4 Months ago
With this recipe being 10 servings is it 10 small loaves or is it one large massa like at the bakery? And what kind of pan should be used? Thanks!

Eddy
Hi Stephanie, it makes about 3 to 4 large loaves like the ones at the bakeries.
4 Months ago (+0) (-0)
Carmen
Carmen - 5 Months ago
It says knead till it lifts from the bowl. Does that mean until it's not sticky? Please explain, thank you! Also, activating the yeast, is it about 10 minutes like other bread recipes?

Eddy
Hi Carmen, yes to both your questions. 🙂
5 Months ago (+1) (-0)
James LaGrone
James LaGrone - 5 Months ago
I am unsure about the recipe yeast instruction. How much sugar and water for the three packs of yeast? Thank you.

Eddy
Hi James, I think step 1 is very clear, let me know what you need help with.
5 Months ago (+0) (-0)
Carol Valadon
Carol Valadon - 7 Months ago
I am sure this receipt is good, however, I go to nice bakeries and stores that provide frequent deliveries of nice Sweet Bread. Much less work.❤️

Angela
Angela - 12 Months ago
Can I use mixer with dough hook instead of kneading manually?

Eddy
Yes.
12 Months ago (+1) (-0)

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