Massa Sovada (Portuguese Sweet Bread) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pkt Yeast, dry
- 1/4 c. ,Water, lukewarm
- 1 c. Lowfat milk, scalded
- 1 c. Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 c. Butter
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 6 c. Flour
- 4 x Egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Dissolve yeast in hot water. Scald lowfat milk and add in to sugar, butter and salt; stir till butter is melted. Mix cinnamon and flour. Add in 1/2 the flour to the lowfat milk/sugar/butter/salt, and mix till smooth. Beat 3 Large eggs and add in them and the yeast to the mix.
- Continue to add in remaining flour to make soft dough. Remove it from the bowl and place on floured board. Knead till smooth and satiny (about 15 mins.). Shape into a ball and place in buttered bowl. Cover and let rise till double in size (2-1/2 to 3 hrs).
- Punch risen dough down and divide it in half. Place in two greased pans (8 inches round). Let rise in hot place till double in size (1-1/2 to 2 hrs). Brush tops of dough with remaining egg (beaten).
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 min or possibly till golden. Cold on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 394 | |
| Calories from Fat 88 | 22% |
| Total Fat 10.0g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.55g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium 145mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 66.29g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 18.01g | 12% |
| Protein 9.53g | 15% |
