Easy Classic Ensaymada Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups of flour (2 cups all purpose/ 2 cups bread flour) plus extra for dusting

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp rapid rise yeast

• 2 tbsp powdered milk

• 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon fresh milk

• 3 eggs

• 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing

• bread crumbs for dusting

For the Topping:

• 1 stick butter (creamed)

• sugar to sprinkle

• shredded cheddar cheese

HOW TO COOK:

1. Combine all the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl (flour,sugar,salt,yeast,powdered milk) \Make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, fresh milk)

2. With the dough hook attachment, knead the dough until smooth and elastic for about 10-15 minutes

3. Cover with cling wrap and rest for 15 minutes

4. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute

5. Cut the dough into 20 pieces

6. Flatten the dough into rectangular shape and brush the surface with butter

7. Roll into a long log and twirl into shape and pinch to secure the shape

8. Let it rise until double for about an hour covered with a damp cloth

9. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown

10. Let it cool then brush the creamed butter and sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese

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