Classic Ensaymada Bread: The Ultimate Indulgent Recipe to Try
A classic Filipino pastry that combines buttery richness with a delightful sweet topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter (for spreading)
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dissolved yeast, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mixture.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough into smaller pieces and twist them into a spiral.
- Let them rest for a second rise.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- Spread butter on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, add more sugar to the dough.
- Experiment with different cheese toppings for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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