Portuguese Egg Loaf Recipe

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Portuguese Egg Loaf
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
235
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 pkt active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 to 4 cups all purpose or bread flour
  • 2 large eggs fork beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 to 1 cup warm water
  • 1 fork beaten egg with a bit of water
  • optional: topping: pappy seeds, or desired seeds( fennel, sesame etc ) or sliced almonds

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in the water till foamy
  2. In a bowl place flour salt, sugar and mix well.
  3. Make a well in the center and add yeast , eggs, butter, extract and mix well with fork
  4. Add enough warm water to make a dough that sticks together
  5. Knead by hand adding enough more flour in small amounts to make a soft and pliable dough, kneading smooth and elastic about 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn to coat on all sides and cover and let rise almost double in a warm place
  7. Gently deflate dough and divide into 3 parts and form a braids.
  8. Let rise almost double again
  9. Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle on desired seeds
  10. Bake in a 350F oven 25 to 30 minutes or golden and done.
  11. Cool on rack
  12. Serve warm
  13. May be frozen
  14. Note: Although this makes one loaf for a braid or even in a loaf pan,, one may make smaller rolls or use bake dough in muffin cups etc.
  15. Use the extra leftover egg wash to brush on the loaf the last 10 minutes of baking for a more golden look. I don't mind a rustic appearance as the bread never last that long when served!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.39 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.08g 8%
Cholesterol 12.15mg 4%
Sodium 234.86mg 10%
Potassium 55.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.05g 14%
Sugars 2.99g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 5.06g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.61 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69g 8%
Cholesterol 13.6mg 4%
Sodium 263.02mg 10%
Potassium 62.25mg 1%
Total Carbs 45.98g 14%
Sugars 3.35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 6%
Protein 5.66g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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