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Prep Time: 300 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 310 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Special Ensaymada Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
3 egg yolks |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons water |
1 tablespoon refined sugar |
1 teaspoon instant yeast |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup refined sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast |
1/3 cup butter |
melted butter |
grated cheese |
sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine sponge ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix until blended and knead until dough is smooth. Shape into ball, cover wit damp cloth and let rise for 2 hours.
2. Place the dough ingredients except butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended. Add the sponge and the butter. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into ball. Place in a bowl, cover with damp cloth and let rise again until double in bulk.
3. Punch dough and divide equally into 8 pieces. Shape into balls, cover with damp cloth and let rise for 30 minute Roll out each piece thinly into 8 x 5 inch rectangles. Brush surfaces with butter. Roll into long rods and twirl into shape, locking the ends to seal. Place on greased ensaymada molds. Let it rise for 2 hours until doubles in size.
4. Bake at 325 F for about 10 minute or until light golden brown. Cool slightly and brush with melted butter. Top generously with grated cheese and sprinkle with sugar.
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