Eggy, very soft, and sweet all by its lonesome; even more fetching when married to a jar of preserves. Three of us found a fresh loaf at the Stonington farmer's market (15 oz.; $4), tore away fingerfuls, and finished it on the spot.
Mary's Portuguese Sweet Bread
10 Mark St., Pawcatuck, Connecticut
860-599-0340
At the Stonington Saturday Farmer's Market