Ah, Portuguese Sweet Bread—known as Pão Doce or Massa Sovada—is a soft, pillowy, and subtly sweet loaf that’s deeply woven into Portuguese tradition. Often served during Easter and Christmas, it’s also a beloved breakfast or dessert year-round.
🍞 Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
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