Ensaymada Bread

Fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly decadent, Ensaymada Bread is the ultimate Filipino sweet bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful treat features a pillowy soft dough enriched with evaporated milk and eggs, creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Once baked to golden perfection, each spiral-shaped bun is generously brushed with creamy softened butter, sprinkled with sugar, and crowned with a glorious topping of grated cheese for that signature sweet-savory flavor combination. With just a few simple pantry staples and a little bit of patience to let the dough rise, you can recreate this bakery-worthy pastry right in your kitchen. Ideal for breakfast, merienda, or as a comforting snack, Ensaymada Bread delivers a taste of Filipino tradition in every cheesy, buttery bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cup softened butter for topping
• 0.5 cup sugar for topping
• 1 cup grated cheese

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix them together until well incorporated.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, melted butter, and eggs until well mixed.

Step 3

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into 12 equal portions.

Step 7

Roll each portion into a ball and then stretch it into a long log. Coil the log into a spiral or a shell shape.

Step 8

Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.

Step 9

Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 11

Bake the ensaymada for about 15-20 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 13

While the ensaymada are still warm, brush the tops with softened butter, sprinkle with sugar, and generously top with grated cheese.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy your freshly made ensaymadas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1207.6 grams (1207.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4156

Total Fat 192.50g	247%
Saturated Fat 116.70g	584%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 878mg	293%
Sodium 3431mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 514.80g	187%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 235.40g
Protein 97.70g	195%

Vitamin D 391IU	1954%
Calcium 1598mg	123%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 1575mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 49.2%