MASSA SOVADA
(Portuguese Sweet Bread)

2 packets of dry yeast 
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 cup milk, scalded 
1 cup sugar 
2 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 cup butter 
1/2 tsp salt 
6 cups flour 
4 eggs

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  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Scald milk and add to sugar, butter and salt; stir until butter is melted.
  • Mix cinnamon and flour. Add 1/2 the flour to the milk/sugar/butter/salt, and mix until smooth
  • Beat 3 eggs and add them and the yeast to the mixture
  • Continue to add remaining flour to make soft dough. Remove it from the bowl and place on floured board. Knead until smooth and satiny (about 15 minutes)
  • Shape into a ball and place in buttered bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size (2-1/2 to 3 hours)
  • Punch risen dough down and divide it in half. Place in two greased pans (8 inches round). Let rise in warm place until double in size (1-1/2 to 2 hours). Brush tops of dough with remaining egg (beaten)
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.