Portuguese Sweet Bread (Pão Doce)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg beaten, for brushing

Instructions

1. 1Stir yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar into warm milk; let sit until foamy.
2. 2Beat in remaining sugar, eggs, and softened butter.
3. 3Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
4. 4Let rise 1.5-2 hours, until doubled.
5. 5Shape into a round loaf in a greased pan, let rise 45 minutes.
6. 6Brush with beaten egg and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until deep golden.

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