Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese Sweet Bread

Delight your taste buds with Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese Sweet Bread, a timeless recipe that brings a touch of tradition to your kitchen. This pillowy, slightly sweet bread is enriched with warm milk, melted butter, and a generous helping of eggs for a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is lovingly kneaded until smooth, then baked to perfection with a golden, glossy egg wash finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this versatile bread pairs beautifully with butter, jam, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. With its irresistible aroma and crowd-pleasing flavor, Emeril's Portuguese Sweet Bread will have your family and friends asking for seconds. This recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a homemade baking masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 0.25 cups warm water (110°F-115°F)
• 1 cups whole milk, warmed
• 0.33 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoons water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Add the beaten eggs to the milk mixture and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the yeast mixture and mix until incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 8

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 9

Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a round loaf or place it into greased loaf pans.

Step 10

Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 45-60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 12

In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the loaves.

Step 13

Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 14

Remove the loaves from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1350.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3620.3

Total Fat 101.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1120.5mg	0%
Sodium 2827.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 581.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 163.4g
Protein 97.5g	0%

Vitamin D 325.0IU	0%
Calcium 496.0mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 1369.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 64.0%