How to Make Portuguese Sweet Bread - Part 1 - Carmen’s Bakery Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative, while water can reduce cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor, while sultanas are often less expensive.

Put yeast into warm water with 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 tablespoons of sugar to activate.

Wait for the yeast to double in size, about 5 minutes.

Beat together 12 eggs and 4 cups of sugar until well mixed.

Add 1 pound of butter cut into pieces to the egg and sugar mixture until melted.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.

Gradually add 5 pounds of flour to the mixture, starting on low speed.

Add 2 cups of milk slowly, adjusting as necessary for consistency.

Continue mixing until the dough is shiny and pulls away from the bowl, about 5 minutes.

Check the dough for elasticity; it should not stick to your hands.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 to 3 hours until it doubles in size.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel while it rises.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens