Description
Classic Ensaymada Bread is a soft, enriched bread that’s slightly sweet and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. This forgiving recipe is easy for beginners and yields deliciously fluffy rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (plus extra for dusting)
- 7 g instant yeast (1 pack)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup warm milk (about 100–110°F / 37–43°C)
- 1/3 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for the dough)
- 4–6 tablespoons softened butter (for spreading inside the rolls)
- Granulated sugar for dusting (optional)
- Grated mild cheese (optional)
- A light dusting of powdered sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Melted butter glaze or thin custard (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and ingredients: Sift flour, warm milk and water.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, warm milk, and water; add to the dry mixture.
- Bring the dough together: Mix until shaggy and slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough (first phase): Knead by hand for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Add melted butter: Incorporate the melted butter and knead for another 4–5 minutes.
- First rise: Grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the ensaymada: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread butter, and roll tightly.
- Roll and cut: Cut the log into 8–10 pieces.
- Arrange for second rise: Place rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven and bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool and finish: Let cool slightly, then brush with melted butter and dust with sugar or cheese.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ensaymada, bread, Filipino bread, soft bread, baking recipe