Portuguese Sweet Bread for the Bread Machine
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of traditional Portuguese Sweet Bread made effortlessly in your bread machine. This soft and slightly sweet bread, enriched with whole milk, creamy unsalted butter, and fragrant vanilla extract, boasts a delicate texture that's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep time, your bread machine does all the work—kneading, rising, and baking—to create a golden loaf with a tender crumb. Ideal for toasting, slathering with butter, or pairing with jam, this homemade sweet bread captures the essence of Portuguese baking in every bite. Perfect for beginner bakers, this recipe is a time-saving way to enjoy an artisanal favorite straight from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.33 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Pour the whole milk into a microwave-safe bowl and warm it slightly to about 100°F (lukewarm). Do not overheat.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and allow it to soften to room temperature.
Crack the large eggs into a small bowl and lightly beat them with a fork.
Add the warmed milk into the bread machine pan, followed by the softened butter, lightly beaten eggs, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
Gently spoon the all-purpose flour into a measuring cup and level it off with a knife; add it to the bread machine pan.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast, ensuring it does not touch the liquid ingredients.
Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Sweet Bread' or 'Basic Bread' cycle, depending on your model. Choose the light crust setting, if available.
Start the machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread as per the selected cycle.
When the bread is done, carefully remove the pan from the machine and let the loaf cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Slice the bread, serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 2002 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 968 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
