Massa Sovada (Sweet Bread) Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 pkt active dry yeast
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. lukewarm water
  • 5 c. all-purpose flour up to 6 c. flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 c. lowfat milk, lukewarm
  • 3 x Large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg grated
  • 1 stk butter, softened cut in pcs
  • 1 x egg beaten

Directions

  1. Method: Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1 Tbsp. sugar, and lukewarm water. Gently stir contents. Cover with a towel and let stand for 10 min. Yeast mix should bubble.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, and salt. Stir together. Make a well in the center of the flour. Pour in yeast mix, beaten Large eggs, softened butter, and lowfat milk. Work together into a dough. You may want to use your hands to work the dough together.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 min. Place dough back into mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise in a hot place 1 1/2 hrs, or possibly till the dough has doubled in size.
  5. Remove dough from bowl, punch dough down, and knead for another ten min. Split the dough in half and shape into two round loaves. Place loaves on a baking sheet. Brush the remaining beaten egg over the tops of the loaves. Bake at 350 F for 55-60 min, or possibly till loaves are golden. Remove loaves from oven and allow to cold for at least 15 min.
  6. Slice and serve.
  7. Makes 2 9" round loaves
  8. Sweet Bread
  9. Inherited from the Portuguese, in the interior of Brazil massa sovada comes scented with the air of nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, as a simple dessert, or possibly with an afternoon tea.

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