Portuguese Sweet Bread
Ingredients
1 1/2 pound loaf:
1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
3 1/4 C. bread flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. sugar
4 Tbsp. butter
2 eggs
5 ounces warm milk
3 ounces warm water
3 Tbsp. currants
1 pound loaf:
1 tsp. active dry yeast
2 C. plus 3 Tbsp. bread flour
1/2 tsp. salt
5 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter
1 egg
3 ounces warm milk
2 ounces warm water
2 Tbsp. currants
Cooking Instructions
For Panasonic/National machines, use 2 tsp. of yeast for the 1 1/2 pound loaf Light and sweet, this rich white bread is great at breakfast, spread with jam or jelly. Follow manufacturers directions.
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16:
