ENSAYMADA
INGREDIENTS FOR WATER ROUX
½ cup water
¼ cup flour
INGREDIENTS FOR EGG WASH
1egg yolk
2tbsp evaporated milk
1tsp sugar
Pinch of salt
INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH
2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
2tsp instant yeast
1tsp salt
½ cup evaporated milk
1large egg
¼ cup softened butter,unsalted
INGREDIENTS OF BUTTERCREAM
½ cup unsalted softened butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp vanilla
OTHERS
cheese for topping and filling
Ube ,chocolate for filling
INSTRUCTIONS
mix tog ingredients for egg wash. Keep aside for use later
Cook the ingredients for water roux on low flame until it thickens and turns into a paste form. Cool and keep aside to use later
Mix flour,sugar,yeast,salt,evaporated milk roux
,and egg to form sticky dough.
Slightly knead the dough with hands for 3-5 mins
Now add butter and knead well until dough is smooth and elastic ( 10 mins)
Place in a greased bowl and cover and let it rise for an hour or two or until it doubles in size
Remove and punch out the air
Divide into 2portions and cut into 4 equal portions each
Roll into smooth roundels
Stuff the filling and mould into spiral shape
Place them in greased mould
Cover all with damp cloth for 30 mins and allow them to proof
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 170c for 20-23 mins
Cool completely before frosting
Whisk the ingredients for buttercream until pale and fluffy
Frost the ensaymadas and top off with generous amounts of cheese
That’s it ,enjoy your delicious ensaymadas with coffee