Portuguese Sweet Bread(A San Jose Specialty) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pkg. yeast
1 c. plus 1 pinch sugar
1/4 c. warm water
5 to 6 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. skim milk
3 eggs
1 stick butter, melted
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and pinch of sugar over warm water.
Let stand 2 to 3 minutes; then stir to dissolve yeast; set aside for 5 to 6 minutes.
In a deep mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 4 cups flour and salt.
Make a well in center and pour in yeast, milk and 3 eggs.
Stir until mixed and beat until well mixed.
Beat in butter and add 2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough can be made into a soft ball.