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Ensaymada is what happens when brioche gets a Filipino makeover. Soft, fluffy, coiled into a beautiful spiral, then slathered with butter, showered with grated cheese, and dusted with sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a labor of love, but that first pull-apart bite\u2014warm, buttery, slightly sweet, salty from the cheese\u2014will make every minute worth it. Perfect with coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Topping:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u00bd cup salted butter, softened (for spreading)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1\u00bd cups grated cheese (Edesa, sharp cheddar, or queso de bola)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup sugar (for sprinkling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make the Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add egg yolks and warm milk. Mix until shaggy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Knead for 5 minutes. Add softened butter gradually. Knead 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Shape the Ensaymadas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Punch down dough. Divide into 12 balls. Roll each into a long rope (about 15 inches).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flatten slightly. Spread with softened butter. Roll up into a coil. Place in greased muffin tins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Second Rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let rise 45-60 minutes until puffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Top and Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
While warm, brush generously with softened butter. Sprinkle with grated cheese and sugar. Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Total Time:<\/strong> ~3 hours (mostly hands-off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 12 ensaymadas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (patience required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Room temp:<\/strong> Keeps 2 days in an airtight container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> Keeps 1 week. Reheat in oven at 300\u00b0F for 5 minutes (microwave = rubbery).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (unbaked):<\/strong> Freeze shaped coils on a tray, then bag. Thaw overnight in fridge. Proof 1 hour, then bake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (baked, untopped):<\/strong> Freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 350\u00b0F for 10 minutes, then add butter, cheese, and sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Buttery, pillowy brioche coiled into a spiral, topped with salted butter, grated cheese, and a sprinkle of sugar. Sweet, salty, and absolutely unforgettable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[1716,1711,1715,1717,1712,1714,1713],"class_list":["post-2044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-brioche-bread","tag-cheese-ensaymada","tag-ensaymada-recipe","tag-ensaymada-with-cheese","tag-filipino-ensaymada","tag-filipino-pastry","tag-sweet-cheese-bread"],"yoast_head":"\n
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