Portuguese Sweet Bread

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 2 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast
• ¼ cups Warm Water (between 105 To 115 Degrees F)
• 1 cup Lukewarm Milk (scalded, Then Cooled)
• ¾ cups Sugar
• ½ cups Butter, Softened
• 3 whole Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 5-½ cups All-purpose Flour (up To A Cup More If Needed)
• 1 whole Egg For Brushing On Dough
• 2 teaspoons Sugar (or As Desired For Topping)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm water with a pinch of the sugar and let it stand 10 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the foamy yeast mixture with the lukewarm milk, remaining sugar, softened butter, 3 eggs and salt until well combined.

3. Gradually stir in the flour, adding a little more if needed, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a bowl greased with a little softened butter, cover, and let rise 60 to 90 minutes until doubled.

5. Punch the dough down and divide it into 10 equal portions. Shape each into a round or braid and arrange on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise 45 to 60 minutes.

6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat the whole egg for brushing with a splash of water, brush over the rolls, and sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons sugar.

7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden and the eggs in the dough are set. The center should reach 190°F (88°C).

8. Transfer to a wire rack and cool at least 15 minutes before serving.