Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg
- 4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in order listed. Select light crust setting.
- NOTE: the crust will be very brown. This is due to the high sugar content of the bread. It does not affect the flavor, however.