Portuguese sweet bread

Portuguese sweet bread
Loaves of folar de Chaves baking in a forno
TypeBread; pastry
Place of originPortugal
Main ingredientsFlour, milk, sugar, eggs, yeast, sea salt, butter or olive oil
Ingredients generally usedCinnamon, lemon zest, port
VariationsPão doce, arrufadas, folares, massa sovada, bolos, fogaça, regueifa
Similar dishesEaster bread, challah, Hawaiian rolls/bread, vada pav

Portuguese sweet bread (known as Hawaiian sweet bread in the Western US; see below) refers to an enriched sweet bread or yeasted cake originating from Portugal.[1][2][a] Historically, these sweet breads were generally reserved for festive occasions such as Easter or Pentecost and were typically given as gifts.[6] However, in contemporary times, many varieties are made and consumed year round.[7] Outside of Portugal, Portuguese "sweet bread" translated as "pão doce" is often associated with Azorean "massa sovada" which are similar but traditionally prepared differently.[8][9]

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  6. ^ Service, Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Circular - University of Kentucky. College of Agriculture. Cooperative Extension Service. University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. p. 12.
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  8. ^ "Massa Sovada: Portuguese Sweet Bread - Portuguese Recipes". liveluso. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
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