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                   MASSA SOVADA (PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD)
 
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 Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       pk           Yeast, dry
      1/4   c             -- Water, lukewarm
    1       c            Milk -- scalded
    1       c            Sugar
    2       ts           Cinnamon
      1/2   c            Butter
      1/2   ts           Salt
    6       c            Flour
    4                    Egg
 
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.  Scald milk and add to
   sugar, butter and salt; stir until butter is melted.
   Mix cinnamon and flour.  Add 1/2 the flour to the
   milk/sugar/butter/salt, and mix until smooth.  Beat 3
   eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture.
   
   Continue to add remaining flour to make soft dough.
   Remove it from the bowl and place on floured board.
   Knead until smooth and satiny (about 15 mins.). Shape
   into a ball and place in buttered bowl. Cover and let
   rise until double in size (2-1/2 to 3 hours).
   
   Punch risen dough down and divide it in half.  Place
   in two greased pans (8 inches round).  Let rise in
   warm place until double in size (1-1/2 to 2 hours).
   Brush tops of dough with remaining egg (beaten).
   
   Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until
   golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
  
 
 
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