*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Portuguese Sweet Bread

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker International Cookbook
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :4:00
Categories    : Pastries & Sweet Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Bread
   2      packages      yeast
     1/4  cup           warm water
   1      cup           milk -- warmed
     3/4  cup           sugar
   1      teaspoon      salt
   3                    eggs
     1/2  cup           butter
   6      cups          flour
					
   1                    egg
   1      teaspoon      sugar

Prepare bread ingredients as usual for any yeast bread. Cover and let rise 2 hours.
 Punch down, divide in half and roll each half into a rope. Coil each 
rope into 2 snail shapes, cover and rise again for 1 hour. Brush with 
egg and sprinkle with sugar, bake in a 350° oven for 35-45 minutes.  

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NOTES : Loaves can be shaped into 2 flat rounds if desired.