Easy Ensaymada Recipe
Easy to follow recipe, even for the first time ensaymada baker.
Servings: 16
Calories: 276kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Stand mixer with kneading hook optional
- Hand mixer optional
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 cup warm milk, (I used evaporated milk)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening (or butter), softened
- 3 1/2 cups flour, (all-purpose or bread flour)
- 3 pcs egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tbsp dry instant yeast
- 1/4 tbsp salt
For the Frosting and Toppings
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- grated processed cheddar cheese, (Eden/ Cheezee/ Ques-O)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine and mix all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add-in the shortening and egg yolks.
- Gradually add-in the milk while mixing the ingredients.
- If you have an stand mixer, mix for 3 to 5 minutes at medium speed. You could also mix manually. Take note that you will be having a sticky dough at this point.
- Rest for 2 to 3 hours.
- Afterwards, cut the dough into 16 pieces.
- Using a rolling pin, roll each piece and then brush with softened butter.
- Form a small log and then shape into a spiral over a baking sheet/ baking pan lined with baking wax paper. (if you don’t have wax paper, you can brush the baking sheet/ pan with softened butter).
- Allow to rest for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven at 150 C or 302 F.
- While waiting, prepare the frosting by mixing ½ cup softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar. You can use a hand mixer to help you mix.
- Bake the ensaymada for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Brush with the frosting and top with grated cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Ensaymada Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
Calories from Fat 131
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.5g22%
Saturated Fat 6.7g42%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 168mg7%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 32.5g11%
Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugar 11.6g13%
Protein 4.5g9%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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