Massa Sovada - Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe

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Massa Sovada - Portuguese Sweet Bread
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
265
Calories
Total time
330
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • active dry yeast , 2 packages
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups raisins (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to proof, about 10 minutes.
  2. Scald milk and stir in sugar, butter and salt. Stir until butter is melted.
  3. Combine cinnamon and flour.
  4. Add half the flour to the milk and mix until smooth.
  5. Beat 3 eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture. Continue adding flour to make a soft dough.
  6. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 15 minutes.
  7. Knead raisins in at this point, if using.
  8. Shape into a ball and place into a well buttered bowl, turning to cover, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
  9. Punch dough down and divide in half.
  10. Place in two greased loaf pans and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  12. Beat remaining egg. Brush tops of loaves with egg.
  13. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden and hollow sounding when thumped on the bottom.
  14. Cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.2 Kcal (1110 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g 18%
Cholesterol 90.36mg 30%
Sodium 163.19mg 7%
Potassium 353.74mg 8%
Total Carbs 40.15g 13%
Sugars 13g 52%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 12%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 58.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 248.7 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.69g 18%
Cholesterol 84.74mg 30%
Sodium 153.04mg 7%
Potassium 331.73mg 8%
Total Carbs 37.65g 13%
Sugars 12.19g 52%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 12%
Protein 4.43g 9%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 54.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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