Description
This soft and rich Classic Ensaymada Bread recipe fills your home with sweet butter and cheese flavors, perfect for slow weekend mornings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (e.g., queso de bola or cheddar)
- 1/4 cup cream (for topping)
- Additional butter for brushing
Instructions
- Warm the milk and stir in the sugar.
- Sprinkle the yeast into the milk and let it sit until foamy.
- Whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs to the flour.
- Mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth, about ten minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into portions.
- Roll each portion into a rectangle and spread with butter.
- Roll each rectangle up tightly into a log.
- Place the rolls in greased muffin tins or a baking dish.
- Let the rolls rise again for thirty to forty-five minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for fifteen to twenty minutes until golden.
- Brush the warm rolls with melted butter.
- Top with cream and sprinkle grated cheese before serving.
Notes
For lighter options, use low-fat milk and reduce sugar. Consider using Greek yogurt or light margarine for toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Philippine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: ensaymada, bread, sweet rolls, Filipino bread, baking