Portuguese Easter Bread Recipe

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Portuguese Easter Bread
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
1237
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mix one cup of very warm milk (should feel slightly warm when a drop is placed on the inside of your wrist) with 1 cup sugar, 1 stick of unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast over the remaining warm milk (in a separate bowl or cup). Add 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside until yeast is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, beat eggs until foamy; add eggs and yeast mixture to milk/butter/sugar mixture.
  4. Beat in 5 cups of flour, gradually adding 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. Change to dough hook.
  5. Knead 5-8 minutes with machine. Turn out onto a clean work surface and continue to knead by hand 1-2 minutes, until dough is smooth.
  6. Butter or oil the inside of a non-metallic bowl and place dough inside, turning over once so that dough is coated and won't dry out. Cover with a clean damp towel or plastic wrap, then place in a warm place, free from any drafts.
  7. Allow to rise for about 90 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down.
  8. Turn out, again, onto a clean work surface. Divide dough evenly into 12 round pieces and form buns 3/4 inch thick. Arrange on 2 buttered cookie sheets.
  9. Make a hollow depression in the center of each with the back of a tablespoon. Press an uncooked egg, gently into the depression. Roll remaining dough into two long thin log shapes and cut into 12 pieces (each). Form each into a thin strip, 6 inches in length. Place two strips over each egg, in criss-cross fashion, being sure to tuck in the ends under the bun.
  10. Allow to rise again for about 45-90 minutes or until doubled in bulk (depends on the temperature in the room).
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  12. Beat an egg with 1 teaspoon of water to make a wash; use mixture to gently brush tops of risen buns.
  13. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or till golden. Remove to wire rack to cool. Brush lightly with melted butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1236.72 Kcal (5178 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.49g 65%
Cholesterol 716.99mg 239%
Sodium 872.46mg 36%
Potassium 588.12mg 13%
Total Carbs 168.31g 56%
Sugars 33.84g 135%
Dietary Fiber 6.13g 25%
Protein 44.09g 88%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 226.4mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.57 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.68g 65%
Cholesterol 146.43mg 239%
Sodium 178.18mg 36%
Potassium 120.11mg 13%
Total Carbs 34.37g 56%
Sugars 6.91g 135%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 25%
Protein 9g 88%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 30%
Calcium 46.2mg 23%

* 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

  • 27.5
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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