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Filipino Ensaymada Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Soft, Cheesy Brioche Perfection

This Filipino Ensaymada Recipe creates incredibly soft, spiraled yeast rolls topped with a rich, whipped buttercream and a generous mound of finely shredded cheddar cheese for the perfect sweet and savory balance.
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Prep Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Components
  • 500 g Bread Flour 4 cups
  • 7 g Active Dry Yeast 2.25 tsp
  • 240 ml Whole Milk 1 cup, warmed
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup
  • 115 g Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup, melted
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Salt 5g
Frosting & Garnish
  • 225 g Unsalted Butter 1 cup, softened
  • 120 g Powdered Sugar 1 cup
  • 200 g Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 cups, finely shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer With dough hook attachment
  • 1 Microplane grater For finely shredding cheese
  • 1 Rolling Pin For shaping the dough

Method
 

Prepare the Yeast
  1. Combine warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Mix and Knead
  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, and yolks. Knead with a dough hook for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Proofing and Shaping
  1. Let dough rise in a warm spot for 1.5-2 hours until doubled.
  2. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll into rectangles, brush with butter, roll like a cigar, and coil into a spiral.
  3. Let shaped rolls rise on a baking sheet for 45 minutes.
Baking and Topping
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden-brown.
  2. Whip softened butter and powdered sugar until light and pale yellow. Slather over cooled rolls.
  3. Press finely shredded cheddar onto the frosting until a messy mound forms.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 8gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use bread flour for the best structural results.
Ensure rolls are completely cool before frosting to prevent the butter from melting.
Keyword Cheese Bread,Ensaymada,Filipino Brioche,Filipino Ensaymada Recipe

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