Comments on: Portuguese Sweet Bread

By: In Good Flavor

In Good Flavor — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:58:05 +0000

In reply to marcia. That’s very odd. Were both loaves placed in the same spot to rise? If one was in a warmer spot, it would have risen more than the other, which could explain the difference in how they turned out. I also wonder if the second one was overproofed, which can prevent the bread from expanding during baking and lead to a doughy texture resembling underdone bread. I’m so glad you’re willing to try it again, though. I hope both loaves turn out well for you next time!

By: marcia

marcia — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:23 +0000

Good recipe. Came out good except one strange thing. 1 loaf was fine the other raised more but when cut the middle was still uncooked even though tested with pick. Tasted like my vavao made but much smaller batch then she did! Will try again and hopefully both loaves with be good!

By: In Good Flavor

In Good Flavor — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:23:12 +0000

In reply to judy a giallongo. Yes! It would be delicious!

By: judy a giallongo

judy a giallongo — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:18:41 +0000

In reply to G G's Style. Can you add anything like golden raisins for an example???

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:16:25 +0000

In reply to In Good Flavor. Thank you!

By: In Good Flavor

In Good Flavor — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:09:57 +0000

In reply to Veronica. Yes, you can do it all by hand. You’ll have to knead for 15 minutes or so, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticking to your hands.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:19:33 +0000

Can I mix all the ingredients by hand instead of using a mixer?

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:18:26 +0000

Can I mix the ingredients by hand instead of using a mixer?

By: In Good Flavor

In Good Flavor — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:28:51 +0000

In reply to Martha. Thank you for your comment! You truly made my day!!!