Soft Ensaymada
This Soft Ensaymada is a sweet and buttery Filipino bread roll that is slathered with butter and sugar and grated cheese toppings. This bread has an ultra-soft and pillowy texture that practically melts in your mouth.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter soften
- 2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast or quick yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For toppings
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and a tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a mixer or mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, ½ cup softened butter, eggs, and yeast mixture.
- Mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough with your hand on a floured surface for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can use a paddle attachment or a dough hook if you are using an electric mixer.
- Place the ball of dough into a greased bowl and cover with a plastic wrap or damp cloth. Let stand at room temperature until the size is doubled, about 2 hours. It is faster in a relatively warm environment.
- Grease your brioche molder with cooking oil or butter. If you don't have a molder, you can use a pie pan, be sure to grease it so the dough won't stick.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 22 equal portions, shaping each portion into a ball.
- Roll each ball into a rope, then coil it into a round shape to form the ensaymada. Transfer the rolls to the greased brioche molder. Let the shaped dough rise again for about 1 hour or until the size has doubled.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F or 175°C.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the tops are lightly brown (not golden brown). Time may vary depending on the size of your dough.
- While waiting for the dough in the oven, prepare the topping by combining the softened butter and sugar until well mixed.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool. Spread the butter-sugar mixture on the top. Sprinkle the grated cheese. Serve and enjoy your delicious ensaymada!
Notes
Notes:
- Do not over bake your bread, otherwise they will turn tough and dry. When they turn light brown and your house smells like a you are baking a yummy bread, then your bread is ready.
Nutrition
Serving: 22breadsCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.3mg
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