Sweet bread is a soft bun with candied fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips, perfect for snacks and festive celebrations in Paraguay. It is prepared by mixing ingredients, kneading carefully, and baking until a delightful treat is ready to enjoy in good company.
Sweet Bread is a traditional dessert enjoyed in many cultures.
It is an aromatic, flavorful delight, ideal for sharing with family.
Its crumb is fluffy, and the combination of candied fruits and nuts gives it a special touch.
A perfect recipe to sweeten the afternoon.
Sweet Bread
Ingredients
450 grams of Flour
100 grams of Butter
120 grams of Sugar
3 Eggs
40 grams of Yeast
50 milliliters of Lukewarm Milk
1 pinch of Salt
1 tablespoon of Honey
Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon of Liqueur
50 grams of Candied Fruits
50 grams of Nuts
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, combine the milk, yeast, one tablespoon of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of flour.
Step 2 : Stir until the mixture dissolves and let it ferment for 1 hour.
Step 3 : In another container, place the remaining flour, a pinch of salt, sugar, eggs, honey, vanilla, and liqueur.
Step 4 : Mix the ingredients and incorporate the ferment.
Step 5 : Gradually add the butter and knead for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms that doesn't stick to the hands.
Step 6 : Let the dough rest, covered, until it doubles in size.
Step 7 : Place the dough on the counter, flatten it, and add the candied fruits and nuts.
Step 8 : Knead to incorporate all the ingredients.
Step 9 : Then, place the dough into a bread mold and let it rest until it doubles in volume.
Step 10 : Brush the surface with an egg and milk mixture, and bake at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes.
Step 11 : Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool.
Step 12 : Serve accompanied by hot chocolate.
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