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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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