Sweet Bread, Portuguese

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.

Stir in milk, ¾ cup sugar, salt, 3 eggs, margerine, and 3 cups flour.

Beat until smooth. stir in remaining flour (may need up to a cup more than called for) until you have a easily managable dough.

*Turn out dough on floured surface; knead 5 minutes.

Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up; cover and let rise 1½ to 2 hours.

Punch down dough and divide in two.

Shape each into a round, slightly flat load.

Place each loaf in round layer pan (9×1½ inches) that has been greased.

Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Beat 1 egg slightly and brush over loaves.

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

Bake until loaves are golden brown (35-45 minutes).