Shortcut Filipino Style Ensaymada Especial Recipes

ENSAYMADA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine warm milk, yeast, and ½ cup sugar and stir until yeast and sugar dissolves in milk. Set aside to let yeast activate (approximately 10 minutes)
• In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients starting from the flour, sugar, and salt then mix thoroughly.
• Add the eggs, 1/2 cup butter, and activated yeast mixture (these are the ingredients that we combined in number 1) to the mixed dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and a dough is formed.
• Knead the dough until texture becomes fine.
• Put the dough back on the mixing bowl and cover the top with cloth. Allow the dough to rise for 2 hours.
• Put the dough on a flat surface and flatten. Punch the dough lightly to release the air inside.
• Using a dough slicer, divide the dough into four pieces.
• Roll each piece until shape becomes cylindrical.
• Cut the cylindrical dough into individual serving pieces (1 serving piece should weigh at least 80 grams).
• Put the sliced individual serving piece in a flat surface and flatten using a rolling pin.
• Combine ¼ cup melted butter with ¼ cup white sugar. Using a brush, paint the mixture on the flattened dough. Make sure to paint only the center part of the flat dough.
• Sprinkle some cheese over the painted area then seal the dough by folding opposite directions and rolling it until a long cylindrical shape is formed (about 14 inches in length).
• Start forming the spiral Ensaymada shape by crossing the two opposite ends of the dough. The first end should be placed under dough while the other end should be inserted in the middle. (see video for better comprehension)
• Place the dough in a baking tray with wax paper and cover with cloth. Set aside to rise for another 45 minutes
• Pre-heat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Remove cloth on top of the tray and bake the dough for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove the baked Ensaymada from the oven. Using the remaining melted butter and sugar mixture, paint the top of the baked ensaymada and sprinkle additional cheese.
• Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

SHORTCUT FILIPINO-STYLE ENSAYMADA ESPECIAL

Steps:

• Take a sweet roll
• Spread butter on top.
• Sprinkle sugar over the butter.
• Garnish with cheese and ham.
• Eat & enjoy!

ENSAYMADA

Steps:

• Combine sponge ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix until blended and knead until dough is smooth. Shape into ball, cover wit damp cloth and let rise for 2 hours.
• Place the dough ingredients except butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended. Add the sponge and the butter. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into ball. Place in a bowl, cover with damp cloth and let rise again until double in bulk.
• Punch dough and divide equally into 8 pieces. Shape into balls, cover with damp cloth and let rise for 30 minute Roll out each piece thinly into 8 x 5 inch rectangles. Brush surfaces with butter. Roll into long rods and twirl into shape, locking the ends to seal. Place on greased ensaymada molds. Let it rise for 2 hours until doubles in size.
• Bake at 325 F for about 10 minute or until light golden brown. Cool slightly and brush with melted butter. Top generously with grated cheese and sprinkle with sugar.