EnsaymadaButter, Sugar, and Cheese Rolls

Name: Ensaymada (Butter, Sugar, and Cheese Rolls)
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 2 h 52 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 500 g Bread Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 250 ml Whole Milk (lukewarm); 70 g White Sugar; 6 g Salt; 2 pcs Egg (beaten); 80 g Unsalted Butter (softened); 60 g Unsalted Butter (softened); 30 g White Sugar; 80 g Cheddar Cheese (grated)

Ensaymada are soft Filipino enriched rolls finished with butter, sugar, and grated cheese. The dough needs two rises before baking for a light, tender crumb.

Prep

2h 30m

Cook

22m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

482kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

21g

Fat

62g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Dough

500g
Bread Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
250ml
Whole Milk (lukewarm)
70g
White Sugar
6g
Salt
2pcs
Egg (beaten)
80g
Unsalted Butter (softened)

Topping

60g
Unsalted Butter (softened)
30g
White Sugar
80g
Cheddar Cheese (grated)

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Method

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8 steps

01
Combine the whole milk and active dry yeast in a bowl and let it stand until foamy.
02
Mix the bread flour, white sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
03
Add the yeast mixture and the eggs, then mix until a rough dough forms.
04
Knead until the dough begins to smooth out, then work in the softened unsalted butter gradually until fully absorbed.
05
Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
06
Divide and shape the dough into coils or rolls, then place them in greased molds or on a lined tray. Let them rise again until puffy.
07
Bake at 175°C (350°F) until golden and cooked through.
08
Spread the warm rolls with the softened unsalted butter, then sprinkle with the white sugar and cheddar cheese.

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