One of my family’s favorite bread with lots of sugar and cheese 😁 Other than pandesal, Ensaymada is one of the most popular dessert of Filipino nation. It is known for its great sweetness and fluffiness.
Here are the simple ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening – -softened to room temperature
- 1 envelope active dry yeast – (about 7-9 grams (1/4 oz) or 1 tablespoon) – proofed in 1/4 cup warm water ( See Note 1 for alternative)
- 3 1/2 cup flour
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter – – softened to room temperature- for brushing
TOPPINGS
- 1/2 cup butter – – softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Kraft cheese – or other grated cheese