Soft Portuguese Sweet Bread

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Combine yeast, water and 1 teasoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes.

Beat eggs in large bowl.

In small pan, combine milk, salt, butter and sugar; stir over low heat until milk is warm (butter may not be melted).

Gradually stir in egg, then beat in 3 cups flour; add yeast and heat until smooth.

Gradually add enough remaining flour to make dough; turn on to lightly floured board and knead 8 to 10 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise until doubled in bulk (1- ½ hours).

Form into 4 small loaves (I usually use cake pans for baking the bread.)

Let rise until doubled or at least an hour.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 20 minutes. Cool on rack.