Description
Learn how to make delicious Classic Ensaymada Bread, a traditional Filipino sweet cheese bread topped with butter, sugar, and cheese. This soft brioche-like bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Filling and Topping:
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for topping)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled. Divide and fill each portion with cheese, then shape into logs.
- Bake the Ensaymada: Place the shaped dough in molds, let rise, then bake until golden. Brush with butter, sugar, and cheese.
Notes
- Traditional ensaymada can be customized with ube halaya, ham, or salted egg.
- For best texture, store ensaymada in an airtight container and briefly reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
