Description
Classic Ensaymada Bread is a soft, sweet Filipino bread topped with butter, sugar, and cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a rich, tender loaf perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (traditionally cheddar or queso de bolsa)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 100–110°F (37–43°C) and sprinkle yeast into it, letting it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Make a well in the dry mix, add the yeast-milk mixture, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir to form dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1–1.5 hours.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 pieces, roll each into a log, and shape into spirals.
- Place shaped rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes until light golden.
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, and top with grated cheese.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with coffee or hot chocolate for breakfast or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg