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Portuguese sweet bread

Recipe by William P. (Cookie) Luke, Chef de Cuisine

 
bullet4 packages Yeast
bullet1 cup Warm water
bullet12 cups Flour
bullet1 tablespoons Salt
bullet4 cups Sugar
bullet12 large Eggs
bullet1 pint Milk
bullet1/2 pound Melted butter

  1. Combine yeast and water; set aside.
  2. Mix 11 cups flour, salt and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix 12 eggs, 1 pint warm milk and 1/2 pound melted butter; add the yeast mixture.
  4. Knead all ingredients together (except 1 cup flour) in large buttered ceramic bowl. Knead as you sprinkle the last cup of flour to aid in the mixing.
  5. Cover with damp towel; place in a warm area. Let it rise twice - knead down each time, shape into loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
  6. Let rise again in the pans. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from pans and let cool.
*Consider adding some chopped nuts. This adds a bit more texture.

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Revised: 26 Jun 99

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