Portuguese Sweet Bread




Coffee cakes make a big appearance in these cookbooks, implying that they were all the rage at the time. This recipe includes a topping that caramelizes as it bakes, resulting in a fluffy cake with a crispy, candy-like topping. The perfect sweet balance to a strong cup of coffee.
2 C. all-purpose flour 3 t. baking powder 3 T. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ginger 4 T. shortening or butter 1 unbeaten egg 1/3 C. dark molasses 3/4 C. milk Heat oven to 400°. Then grease 8 large or 12 medium-sized muffin pans. Sift flour, measure. Add baking powder, sugar, salt, and ginger….
5 lbs. flour3 1/2 c . sugar2 stick butter or margarine, melted1 lg. can Carnation milk2 tbsp. vanilla2 tsp. salt1-1/2 c. raisins (opt.)3 pkgs. yeast12 eggs (beaten)1 c. water1/4 tsp. salt2 tsp. sugarsm. potato, grated & cooked Prepare potato yeast. Grate small potato, boil with 1 water. Cool; when warm, mash 3 cakes of dry…
2 cups sifted flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. shortening 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk Sift dry ingredients and cut in butter and shortening. Add egg and milk and mix enough to moisten batter. Pat or roll out, cut into shape. Bake in greased pan…