Ensaymada Bread
Indulge in the soft, buttery delight of homemade Ensaymada Bread, a classic Filipino pastry that epitomizes comfort and indulgence. This recipe combines fluffy, sweet dough with a decadent trio of toppings—softened butter, sugar, and grated cheese—that create a harmonious blend of creamy, sweet, and salty flavors. Perfect for any occasion, this golden spiral-shaped bread is made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, and eggs, then kneaded to perfection and baked until tender. The finishing touch of cheese and sugar makes every bite irresistibly flavorful. With its nostalgic appeal and melt-in-your-mouth texture, Ensaymada Bread is an absolute must-try for lovers of sweet bread recipes. Serve it warm as a snack, dessert, or alongside a cup of coffee for a truly indulgent experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 0.25 cup butter, melted
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup softened butter for topping
- 0.5 cup sugar for topping
- 1 cup grated cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix them together until well incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, melted butter, and eggs until well mixed.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into 12 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a ball and then stretch it into a long log. Coil the log into a spiral or a shell shape.
Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the ensaymada for about 15-20 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
While the ensaymada are still warm, brush the tops with softened butter, sprinkle with sugar, and generously top with grated cheese.
Serve and enjoy your freshly made ensaymadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.5 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.7 g | 584% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 878 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 3431 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 514.8 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.4 g | ||
| Protein | 97.7 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.8 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1598 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
