Emeril Lagasse’s Portuguese Sweet Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese Sweet Bread recipe for a delicious and sweet loaf of bread
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Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups milk ( I use whole )
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb lard
3 envelopes active dry yeast
5 lbs all-purpose flour , divided
12 large eggs
4 cups sugar
1 lemon , zest of , grated
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water , for glaze

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3 loaves
Calories
1515
Sugar
140g
Fat
48g
Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese Sweet Bread is a type of bread that is popular in Portugal. It is a sweet, enriched dough that is similar to brioche or challah. This bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. It can be served plain or with butter, honey, or jam. The three loaves made by this recipe will last for several days, so it is perfect for sharing or having leftovers. The bread can also be frozen for later use. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients.

Instructions

1.Heat the milk and salt together in a medium saucepan over low heat until the temperature reaches 110 degrees F. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream the lard until light and fluffy, then add the yeast and mix together until the yeast is dissolved.
3.Gradually add 2 pounds of flour to the yeast mixture, alternately adding the warm milk and eggs. Mix together until smooth.
4.Add the sugar and lemon zest to the mixture and mix well. Add the remaining 3 pounds of flour, 1 pound at a time, stirring constantly until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 to 15 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
6.Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
7.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 3 equal parts. Shape each part into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
9.Brush the loaves with the egg wash and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
10.Remove the loaves from the oven and let cool on wire racks before serving.

PROS

This bread has a sweet taste and is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.

It is easy to make and the recipe makes 3 loaves, so there will be plenty to share.

CONS

This bread is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this bread is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutritional value such as protein and carbohydrates.
Eggs are a good source of protein, which is necessary for muscle repair and growth. Flour is a good source of carbohydrates, which are used as fuel by the body for energy.

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