* Exported from MasterCook *
Massa Sovada - Sweet Bread - By Hand
Recipe By : www.brazil-brasil.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 packages active dry yeast
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup lukewarm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
up to 6 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, lukewarm
3 eggs -- beaten
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg -- grated
1 stick butter, softened -- cut in pieces
1 egg -- beaten
Method: Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lukewarm water.
Gently stir contents. Cover with a towel and let stand for 10 minutes.
Yeast mixture should bubble.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, and salt. Stir together. Make a
well in the center of the flour. Pour in yeast mixture, beaten eggs,
softened butter, and milk. Work together into a dough. You may want to use
your hands to work the dough together.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 10 minutes. Place dough back
into mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise in a warm place 1
1/2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Remove dough from bowl, punch dough down, and knead for another ten
minutes. Split the dough in half and shape into two round loaves. Place
loaves on a baking sheet. Brush the remaining beaten egg over the tops of
the loaves. Bake at 350° F for 55-60 minutes, or until loaves are golden
brown. Remove loaves from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
Slice and serve. Makes 2 9" round loaves
Sweet Bread
Inherited from the Portuguese, in the interior of Brazil massa sovada comes
scented with the air of nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, as a simple dessert,
or with an afternoon tea.
Recipe from http://www.brazil-brasil.com/p35nov95.htm
Posted to EthnicRegMC and Bread Bakers 7/99 by J Pellegrino
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