PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD (MASSA SOVADA)
No where else can make a sweet bread loaf like my hometown of Fall River, MA. It is a traditional recipe that is known to be brought over from the immigrants of São Miguel. This bread is most popular at Easter, but enjoyed year round. I like to have mine for breakfast with a little butter added on it. But, it is also served for...
Provided by Tara Pacheco
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 8h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve yeast in water and let rise to double in size.
- 2. Mix together flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter and shortening in milk over medium heat and cool to lukewarm. Beat eggs and sugar together.
- 3. Mix all ingredients together and knead until dough lifts neatly from bowl. Let rise, usually six to eight hours.
- 4. Punch down, deflating the dough. Form individual breads and put in buttered and floured pans (most any shape or size will do). The dough should fill only half the pan. Let rise again until dough doubles in size, filling the pan.
- 5. Brush top of dough with beaten egg.
- 6. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes (adjust longer cook time for larger loaves). The bread should be golden brown.
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Patrick Mahomez
[email protected]I love the soft, fluffy texture
Abdulbasit Sherefa
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack
Asfandyar Khan
[email protected]The orange zest adds a wonderful flavor
paradoxical madness
[email protected]This bread is a family favorite
Aubrey Lynn
[email protected]Easy to make and always turns out great
omar oheda
[email protected]Perfect for any occasion
Tala Alnaurani
[email protected]A must-try for any bread lover!
ShahrozAnwa
[email protected]5/5 stars
tyby green
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. You won't be disappointed!
Harold Reits
[email protected]This is the best sweet bread I've ever had. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Shivram Gupta
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the soft, fluffy texture.
Mahmood khan
[email protected]The orange zest and cinnamon give this bread such a wonderful flavor. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Moren Sobhy
[email protected]I love the versatility of this bread. You can slice it and toast it, or you can pull it apart and eat it like a muffin.
Zain Walid
[email protected]This bread is the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. It's also great for a snack or dessert.
Paul Beenis
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Md Rejaul
[email protected]This sweet bread is absolutely delicious! The texture is soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfectly sweet. I love the orange zest in it, and the cinnamon adds a warm, inviting flavor.