Saturday, November 23, 2024

Portuguese Sweet Bread Comments


  • Sarah mello
    Sarah mello
    My vavoa’s recipe called for “a juice glass full of whiskey if you are making it for people you like- leave it out if not”
    10 Months ago, Monday, February 19, 2024
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  • Elaine
    Elaine
    I made the massa today.It was amazing. Can I add more sugar to this recipe? If yes how much more sugar can I add? Thank you
    1 Year ago, Sunday, December 10, 2023
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    Eddy

    You can but I wouldn’t add to much more as it will affect the rising and density, try adding another cup and see if that works.


    1 Year ago, Sunday, December 10, 2023
  • Amber
    Amber
    How much yeast in grams is required in this recipe? I can't get access to the yeasts in packets
    2 Years ago, Friday, June 2, 2023
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    Eddy
    Hi Amber, 21 grams or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons.
    2 Years ago, Friday, June 2, 2023
  • Rangdrol
    Rangdrol
    I’d like to make this because it makes 3 large loaves. In ingredients you say “all purpose flour” but in a response in comments you state bread flour, so which is it? I’m assuming bread flour.
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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    Eddy
    Bread flour only if you don’t have access to all-purpose flour.
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
  • Elle
    Elle
    I’m very confused. Step “1. Dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water with half teaspoon of sugar”… is this the 1/2 cup of Water listed in the Ingredients?
    2 Years ago, Saturday, April 15, 2023
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    Eddy
    No it's not Elle, sorry there was a problem with the comments and I didn't see it before, but everything is working now.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
    Elle
    Elle
    No problem, but then how much water is mixed with the 3 packets of Active dry yeast?
    Also at what step does the 1/2 cup Luke warm water get added in?
    I don’t see either of that info listed
    Thanks

    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
    Eddy
    You disolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup of luke warm water on step 1 Elle.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
  • Tammy
    Tammy
    This was my very first time making it. I’m not much of a baker but I followed the recipe. I did add 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1 tsp of nutmeg, not lemon extract, as I didn’t have any; but added those because the bread I buy every year at Silva’s bakery in Hayward CA has those 3 extra ingredients. Holy cats!!! They turned out and tasted just like the sweet bread from the bakery!! For me it took about 6 hours from start to finish as my dough kept rising pretty fast. I wish I could post pics. LOL. I also braided the dough and formed 2 BIG loaves. I didn’t realize how much dough this recipe made. ;) thank you Eddie, this was definitely a WINNER!!
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 9, 2023
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  • Kevin
    Kevin
    Can you freeze the finished sweet bread?
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 9, 2023
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    Eddy
    Yes, best to use a zip lock bag.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
  • Theres
    Theres
    I made it today for Easter tomorrow they are baking right now and it smells so good in here .
    2 Years ago, Saturday, April 8, 2023
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  • Wally
    Wally
    How many loaves does this recipe make?
    2 Years ago, Saturday, April 8, 2023
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    Eddy
    About 3 medium to large.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
  • Kevin
    Kevin
    Great recipe! Sweetbread tastes great!
    2 Years ago, Saturday, April 8, 2023
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  • Michelle
    Michelle
    Eddy You are so great and helpful! This is our best massa ever! Thankyou for answering all these questions, sharing and keeping our traditions alive!
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
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    Eddy
    Glad to hear, enjoy.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, April 16, 2023
  • Ana
    Ana
    how many medium sized loaves will this recipe make?
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
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  • Samantha
    Samantha
    I have made this in my largest bowl I have on hand. The dough has risen only 3 hours and is about to over flow. Can it be punched down or should I just leave it alone?
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
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    Eddy

    Punch down and go to the next step Samantha.

    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Michelle
    Michelle
    Do you follow the yeast directions on pack Meaning 3/4 lukewarm water and 3tsp sugar total?
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
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    Eddy
    Hi Michelle, you can follow the instructions on the package for amount of water, but use only the amount of sugar mentioned on step 1 of the directions.
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Lynn
    Lynn
    How/when do I put the eggs in ? Are they hard cooked before putting them in? Thanks!
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
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    Eddy
    Lynn, this is the wrong recipe for the Easter sweet bread with the hard boiled eggs.
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
    Linda Lopes
    Linda Lopes
    I believe Lynn is asking about decorating the massa with eggs to bake on the massa
    My mother always pressed these gently into the massa when she was about to bake massa.
    They will be like hard boiled eggs when done baking massa.
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Laura
    Laura
    Looks delicious, where do i buy the pans to bake these?
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Eddy

    Laura, try these or similar: Sweet bread pans from Amazon.

    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Linda Curran
    Linda Curran
    What amt of yeast if 1/2 the recipe
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Eddy

    Linda, this recipe only makes 3 loaves.

    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Linda Lopes
    Linda Lopes
    This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing. My mother used to make so many sweet breads ( massa) at Easter her kitchen table was full! It was a very time consuming effort but she made the best massa ever and she shared with neighbors and all of us kids who were married and of course all her grandchildren who loved it! Thank you for sharing bcz it’s pretty much like hers and she enjoyed it as well. I do however half the recipe bcz my stand mixer cannot take the full recipe! Yes
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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  • Alicia
    Alicia
    I might try to make this for Easter.
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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  • Lindsey
    Lindsey
    Is there a brand of all purpose flour that works well as we have tried different brands here in the USA and it doesn’t seem to turn out as good. My parents usually have to travel and purchase the flour from Canada, usually Robin Hood brand. Thanks.
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Eddy

    Lindsey, in the USA use either Gold Medal or King Arthur bread flour, that would be the best choice as it contains between 12% and 14% protein (the same as the best flour's in Canada for bread like Red Roses and Robinhood).

    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Vivian
    Vivian
    How long does it take to double in size the second time when in individual pans?
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Eddy

    About 1 to 2 hours Vivian, if you place it in an oven with just the oven light on, about an hour, otherwise about 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours.

    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Ally
    Ally
    Can’t wait to make this! Salted or unsalted butter? Thank you!
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
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    Eddy
    Unsalted Ally, I will update the recipe.
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
  • Valerie Azevedo
    Valerie Azevedo
    Can I let the dough rise overnight? So I mean longer than 8hrs.
    2 Years ago, Friday, February 3, 2023
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    Joe
    Joe
    Valerie - I have heard, and experienced, that if the first rise goes on for too long the dough begins to “ferment” giving it more of a yeast-like taste/flavor versus the sweet bread flavor. I would recommend avoiding more than 8 hours for that first dough rising - Good Luck!! 👍
    2 Years ago, Thursday, April 6, 2023
    Kelly
    Kelly
    You can put in fridge overnight, covered, and let it come to room temp before working it again. The fridge slows down the rise.
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Stephanie
    Stephanie
    With this recipe being 10 servings is it 10 small loaves or is it one large massa like at the bakery? And what kind of pan should be used? Thanks!
    2 Years ago, Sunday, November 20, 2022
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    Eddy
    Hi Stephanie, it makes about 3 to 4 large loaves like the ones at the bakeries.
    2 Years ago, Sunday, November 20, 2022
  • Carmen
    Carmen
    It says knead till it lifts from the bowl. Does that mean until it's not sticky? Please explain, thank you! Also, activating the yeast, is it about 10 minutes like other bread recipes?
    2 Years ago, Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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    Eddy
    Hi Carmen, yes to both your questions. 🙂
    2 Years ago, Tuesday, November 15, 2022
  • James LaGrone
    James LaGrone
    I am unsure about the recipe yeast instruction. How much sugar and water for the three packs of yeast? Thank you.
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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    Eddy
    Hi James, I think step 1 is very clear, let me know what you need help with.
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, November 2, 2022
    Kelly
    Kelly
    the total of 3packs of dry yeast is mixed with 1.5 tsp sugar and 3/4 cup water
    2 Years ago, Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Carol Valadon
    Carol Valadon
    I am sure this receipt is good, however, I go to nice bakeries and stores that provide frequent deliveries of nice Sweet Bread. Much less work.❤️
    2 Years ago, Saturday, September 10, 2022
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  • Angela
    Angela
    Can I use mixer with dough hook instead of kneading manually?
    3 Years ago, Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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    Eddy
    Yes.
    3 Years ago, Tuesday, April 26, 2022
  • Angela
    Angela
    Half a cup of crisco or butter! But then u also have half a cup of butter with rest of ingredients! So total one cup of butter?
    3 Years ago, Monday, April 25, 2022
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    Eddy
    Yes, one full cup if you are not using crisco.
    3 Years ago, Tuesday, April 26, 2022
  • Rita
    Rita
    Does that matter what kind of flower you use
    3 Years ago, Sunday, April 24, 2022
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    Eddy
    Yes Rita, use all-puporse if you can.
    3 Years ago, Sunday, April 24, 2022
    Marlena
    Marlena
    Should we get bleached all-purpose flour or unbleached?
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, December 14, 2022
    Eddy
    Uncleached.
    2 Years ago, Wednesday, December 14, 2022
  • Laura
    Laura
    Your instructions say mix all dry ingredients together and then mix sugar and eggs...which one is it and if ive already mixed the sugar with the dry ingredients will the bread still turn out if i mix the eggs and add separately? Thanks!!
    3 Years ago, Thursday, April 14, 2022
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    Eddy
    It will be fine Laura, but I have updated the recipe.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, April 14, 2022
  • Lucia
    Lucia
    Easy and delicious
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 23, 2021
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    Eddy
    Great to hear Lucia.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 23, 2021
  • Clinton Fernandez
    Clinton Fernandez
    Can I add anise seed, vanilla, raisins and lemon zest to this recipe?
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
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    Eddy
    You can, yes.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
  • Clinton Fernandez
    Clinton Fernandez
    How many loaves will this recipte make?
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
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    Eddy
    From 4 to 8 Clinton, depending on the size of the pans you use.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
    Todd Arruda
    Todd Arruda
    How many loaves? Seems like a lot of flour.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
  • Janet Drury
    Janet Drury
    It freezes well. I don't make that large a batch but that's basically my recipe too.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
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    Eddy
    Great to hear Janet, we freeze as well.
    3 Years ago, Thursday, December 16, 2021
  • marg sardo
    marg sardo
    made this last weekend. Everyone loved it. They said it tasted very close to my mom's recipe. I will definitely make this again.
    3 Years ago, Monday, November 8, 2021
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    Eddy
    That is great to hear Marg, glad everyone enjoyed it. :)
    3 Years ago, Monday, November 8, 2021
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