Ah, who doesn’t love pastries? There are certainly a bunch of different pastries that are all delicious and perfect for any time of the day. Whether it’s pandesal for coffee, chocolate cake for dessert, or a meaty empanada for brunch, you’ll never ever go wrong with pastries. I mean, Filipinos are in love with it, that’s why in every city or every barangay, there will always be local bakeries and also commercial bakeshops within.
And if we’re talking about pastries, Filipinos absolutely can’t get enough of one type of bread because of its delicious taste and flavor. Can you guess what it is? Ha, I’m sure that a lot of things came to your mind but I’m talking about the one and only, Ensaymadas. These yummy, fluffy, and cheesy pastries are no doubt fan favorites. And if you ask anyone out there what their favorite Filipino pastry is, I’m sure that the majority will answer “Ensaymadas”. And I’m also 100% positive that this may also be your favorite Filipino pastry!
Well, if that’s the case then I guess this is your lucky day. Because today, Panlasang Pinoy Recipes will teach us how to make our own version of their Ensaymada Recipe at home! So, are you ready? Let’s make some pastry you’ll never forget!
Let’s do it! It’s finally time to unleash the awesome baker in you. This is the perfect chance for you to master your baking skills as well because all of the cooking procedures are very easy to follow! Moreover, the ingredients can also be easily bought from local markers and nearby grocery stores so I’m sure that you won’t have any problem with it.
Alright! Before we start, here are all of the ingredients that we need. Of course, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, egg yolks, egg white, evaporated milk, and butter. And for the toppings, we’ll be needing white sugar, grated cheese, and more butter as well. See? I’m sure most of these ingredients are readily available in your pantry and refrigerators! Now that we’ve already got everything that we need, it’s time to bake some delicious ensaymada!
The first thing that we need to do is combine all of the dry ingredients in one clean mixing bowl. Make sure to strain the ingredients well to thoroughly refine and filter everything up. Keep on shifting the ingredients until you’re done then simply set the dry mixture aside. Next, it’s time to add the egg yolks, evaporated milk, and butter to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are well-incorporated with each other and then set it aside. Then, it’s time to mix the egg whites! I recommend that you use a mixer to do this so it’ll be much easier. Keep on adding the egg whites until the mixture becomes fluffy. Then, gradually add the sugar until both of the ingredients are well combined. Now that the fluffy mixture and bread mixture is ready, it’s finally time to combine them! Just make sure to mix them slowly until they’re well combined, okay?
We’re almost done! Simply prepare the molders by brushing them with melted butter so that the mixture won’t stick. Then, pour the mixture into each of the molders and bake for at least 15 to 20 minutes. And finally, to make our ensaymadas even more delicious, add the toppings of butter, white sugar, and melted cheese. Of course, the cheesier, the better! So grate as much cheese as you want!
Voila! And just like that, you’ve already baked your own version of Ensaymada at home. I’m sure that all your loved ones, especially your kids, would love your newfound snack recipe. This one’s perfect for a quick bite at any time of the day. Oh, and if you make an extra effort, this is also a wonderful idea to start a small business!
How was it? Did you like our Ensaymada Recipe? Well, you already know what to do! For more quick and exciting Filipino dish recipes, follow Panlasang Pinoy Recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cups of evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Egg white
- ¼ cup sugar(another)
Topping:
- melted butter
- white sugar
- grated cheese
Procedures:
- Mix the dry ingredients and strained to refine and filtered then shift until done. Set aside
- add the egg yolks, evaporated milk and butter then mix it well.
- Using mixer mix the egg white until fluffy and pour gradually the sugar until combine and double.
- Mix gradually the fluffy mixture and bread mixture then mix slow until combined.
- Prepare the molder then brush of melted butter.
- Pour the mixture and bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Serve with toppings and enjoy.
FAQs
Ensaymada is a sweet Filipino bread known for its softness and scroll-like appearance. Ensaymada was introduced to the Philippines by Spain. Source: Supplied. In the Philippines, people often enjoy ensaymadas – pastries lathered with butter and dipped in sugar.
What are the variations of ensaymada? ›
The most usual flavors are ube, caramel, and chocolate. But Baby Pat Breads and Pastries infuses their soft and tender bun with more modern flavors including Nutella, Speculoos, Peanut Butter Chocnu*t, and Salted Caramel.
Where did ensaimada originate? ›
The ensaïmada is a pastry product from Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. It is a common cuisine eaten in southwestern Europe, Latin America and the Philippines.
What is the story of ensaymada? ›
The story of this bread can be traced to the Balearic Island of Mallorca in Spain where bakers made a bread named ensaimada de Mallorca. The coiled bread takes its name from lard (saïm) which is spread as a fat on the surface of the flattened dough, giving it the visible flaky layers when baked.
What is the English name for Ensaymada? ›
Classic Ensaymada (Filipino Brioche) Ensaymada is a Filipino brioche, tender, lightly sweet and popular in Philippine bakeries. Make this Filipino bread at home with this easy brioche recipe!
What is the mother of all Filipino bread? ›
Monay is one of the most basic bread types in the Philippines and is sometimes known as the "mother of all Filipino breads" as it can be modified to give rise to various other bread types. These include breads like pinagong and putok.
Should ensaymada be refrigerated? ›
Storage- Store ensaymada on a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. To serve, reheat in the microwave for 5-7 seconds. Brioche Recipe from Nancy Silverton, Baking with Julia book, By Dorie Greenspan.
Why is it called ensaymada? ›
Our ensaymada, for one, is a descendant of the Ensaïmada from Mallorca, Spain, which is described as a “straightforward” pastry made out of bread flour, sugar, water, eggs, a starter dough, and a kind of pork lard called saïm, which is probably where the name was derived.
Where did ensaymada originated in the Philippines? ›
"You can trace the roots of Manila ensaymada by way of the Spanish-era bakeries in Intramuros that made it similar to Mallorca in Spain where the bread originated. These Filipino bakeries had the most apt names: La Palma de Mallorca in Intramuros and La Mallorquina Bakery in Quiapo.
Why is Filipino called Spanish bread? ›
Why is it called that? Ironically, despite the vast number of our local breads descending from the ones brought over by our Hispanic conquerors, Spanish bread is the one example that's completely our own. It has been theorized that it's called thus because of its similarity to the ensaymada.
ensaimada Noun. ensaimada, la ~ (f) (pasta para acompañar al café) coffee roll, the ~ Noun.
Is pandesal a Filipino food? ›
Pandesal is essentially a Philippines history lesson in bread form, though its origin stories are a bit murky. Until the Portuguese arrived in the Philippines, the indigenous diet was primarily focused on rice. "Wheat isn't native to the country," explains Ponseca.
Who owns ensaymada project? ›
"It's always a happy place, a happy welcoming place," said owner Chari Reyes with a smile. The Ensaymada Project has been a family favorite since 2009, when sisters Chari and Rosanna Reyes began selling the sweet treat to friends.
What is the oldest bread ever found? ›
The find dates back to an impressive 6600 BC and was located at Catalhoyuk, an archaeological site in southern Turkey's Konya province. The bread residue was found near a partially destroyed oven structure in an area called "Mekan 66," surrounded by ancient mudbrick houses.
How big is a ensaimada? ›
To give you a little background, Ensaimada is a typical sweet bread from the island of Mallorca . They are usually large (about 12 inches in diameter) and sometimes filled with fruit preserves, “angel hair” (pumpkin confit), sobreasada, almond puree, cream or apricots.
What is the history of ensaymada in the Philippines? ›
Ensaymada is actually Spanish in origin—Majorcan to be exact, and was most likely introduced to Filipinos during the Spanish Colonial period. When we mentioned the term “age-old,” we weren't just referring to the Filipino tradition. Ensaymada is said to date back to as early as the 17th Century.
What is the most famous bread in the Philippines? ›
Pandesal. If there's a quintessential Filipino bread, it has to be pandesal (from the Spanish for “salt bread”), a breakfast staple often enjoyed dunked in coffee or hot chocolate. Made with eggs, flour, yeast, salt and sugar, this humble roll is soft and fluffy with a slightly crunchy crust.
What is Filipino bread called? ›
Pandesal, also known as Pan de sal (Spanish: pan de sal, lit. "salt bread") is a staple bread roll in the Philippines commonly eaten for breakfast. It is made of flour, yeast, sugar, oil, and salt.
