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                         PORTUGESE SWEET BREAD

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    Pkgs. yeast
  1       c            Milk
    1/2   c            Warm water
  1       t            Salt
  1       c            Sugar
  2       oz           Butter or margarine
  3                    Beaten eggs
  7       c            Flour

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine yeast, water &
 1 teas. sugar; let stand 5 minutes.  Beat eggs in
 large bowl.  In small pan, combine milk, salt, butter
 and sugar; stir over low heat until milk is warm
 (butter may not be melted).  Gradually stir in egg,
 then beat in 3 cups flour; add yeast and heat until
 smooth.  Gradually add enough remaining flour to make
 dough; turn on  to lightly floured board and knead 8
 to 10 minutes.  Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise
 until doubled in bulk (1-1/2 hours). Form into 4 small
 loaves  (I usually use cake pans for baking the
 bread.). Let rise until doubled or at least an hour.
 Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Cool on rack.



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