Massa Sovada(Portuguese Sweet Bread)

* Exported from MasterCook *

MASSA SOVADA (PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD)

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pk Yeast, dry
1/4 c -- Water, lukewarm
1 c Milk -- scalded
1 c Sugar
2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Butter
1/2 ts Salt
6 c Flour
4 Egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Scald milk and add to
sugar, butter and salt; stir until butter is melted.
Mix cinnamon and flour. Add 1/2 the flour to the
milk/sugar/butter/salt, and mix until smooth. Beat 3
eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture.

Continue to add remaining flour to make soft dough.
Remove it from the bowl and place on floured board.
Knead until smooth and satiny (about 15 mins.). Shape
into a ball and place in buttered bowl. Cover and let
rise until double in size (2-1/2 to 3 hours).

Punch risen dough down and divide it in half. Place
in two greased pans (8 inches round). Let rise in
warm place until double in size (1-1/2 to 2 hours).
Brush tops of dough with remaining egg (beaten).

Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until
golden brown. Cool on wire racks.



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