Carolyn, I did the same search many years ago and came up with a
Portuguese Sweet Bread out of Bernard Clayton's "Complete Book of
Breads." Here's the recipe:
Dissolve 2 pkg. dry yeast in 1/4 C warm water.
In mixing bowl, combine 1 C sugar, 4 C unbleached (or all purpose)
flour and 1 tsp. salt. Pour in yeast mixture, 1 C milk (room temp.). and
3 (room temp.) eggs. Stir with wooden spoon until all is combined. Beat
in 1 stick softened butter, then more flour, 1/4 C at a time, until dough
can be made into a soft ball. Knead 10 minutes, working in more flour as
needed.
(Will take about 5-6 C total) (opt: can knead in dried fruit)
Return to bowl and let rise until double. Punch down, divide in
half and let rest for 10 min. Make into 2 flattened rounds (in greased 9"
pie pans). Let rise 30-40 min.
Brush tops with beaten egg and bake in preheated, 350F oven. Bake
about an hour or until golden brown.
Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
Let me know what you think!
Good luck, Susan