The original ensaymada
Ensaymada , sweetbread
Time to prepare:
Time to cook:
Difficulty: Average
Ingredients (8 persons):
2 tsp instant yeast
2/3 lukewarm water
3 1/2 cups of APF
1/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 evaporated milk / fresh milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter(divided cup mixed in the dough, 1/4 cup brushing)
Topping:
1/2 cup of creamed unsalted butter
1/4-1/2 cup of sugar
How to prepare:
1. Dissolve i stant yeast in 1/3 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Next add dissolved yeast mixture, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and remaining cup of water. Mix on low speed for 2 mins. Then at medium speed for an additional of 7 mins. Until sticky dough has formed. The dough should be sticky and soft. Transfer dough in a greased bowl &cover with plastic wrap or clean towel. Rest for 15 mins.
3. Line a baking sheet wuth parchment paper or prepare ensaymada.
4. Now time to shape the ensaymada. On a floured surface, roll out or using your palms, flatten each piece of dough into a rectangle. Dust your hands with flour to help prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers. Brush a little melted butter over the top of the dough. Roll dough into a long log. Then turn dough seam side down or seam side inwards, in the direction where you'll start twirling. Genly start rolling or twirling the dough inwards into a swirl or roll. Place it onto the lined pan. loosely cover buns wuth plastic wrap or kitchen towel and let it rise for another 15 mins.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Next add dissolved yeast mixture, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and remaining cup of water. Mix on low speed for 2 mins. Then at medium speed for an additional of 7 mins. Until sticky dough has formed. The dough should be sticky and soft. Transfer dough in a greased bowl &cover with plastic wrap or clean towel. Rest for 15 mins.
3. Line a baking sheet wuth parchment paper or prepare ensaymada.
4. Now time to shape the ensaymada. On a floured surface, roll out or using your palms, flatten each piece of dough into a rectangle. Dust your hands with flour to help prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers. Brush a little melted butter over the top of the dough. Roll dough into a long log. Then turn dough seam side down or seam side inwards, in the direction where you'll start twirling. Genly start rolling or twirling the dough inwards into a swirl or roll. Place it onto the lined pan. loosely cover buns wuth plastic wrap or kitchen towel and let it rise for another 15 mins.
Keywords: Ensaymada, sweetbread
Posted by Peachy