The Best Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe (Massa Souvada)

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.

Activate yeast in warm milk until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Create a well in the center and add eggs, melted butter, and activated yeast mixture.

Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes.

Incorporate lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract into the dough.

Add raisins and almonds, kneading until evenly distributed.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Shape the risen dough into a round loaf and place in a greased baking pan.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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