Low Fat Ensaymada Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of classic ensaymada with a light and guilt-free twist! This Low Fat Ensaymada Bread recipe combines the fluffy, pillowy texture you love with a healthier approach by incorporating skim milk, unsweetened applesauce, and reduced-fat cheese. Perfectly sweetened and topped with a buttery swirl, a sprinkle of grated cheese, and a dusting of powdered sugar, this version of the Filipino favorite proves that you don’t need to sacrifice taste to enjoy a low-fat treat. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these golden spirals of comfort in your own kitchen. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these ensaymadas are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a special teatime companion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 150 ml skim milk
- 40 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams butter, softened
- 50 grams grated cheese (reduced fat)
- 10 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the skim milk until it reaches around 110°F (43°C). Remove from heat and stir in 10 grams of the sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it blooms (froths up).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
Add the yeast mixture, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract into the well in the dry ingredients. Mix well until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Put the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough to remove excess air and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a log, then into a spiral. Place each spiral onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the dough again with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the ensaymadas for about 15-20 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, spread a thin layer of softened butter on top of each ensaymada.
Sprinkle with reduced-fat grated cheese, and dust with a little powdered sugar.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 3185 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.7 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*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.
