Easy Ensaymada Recipe (Filipino Sweet Cheesy Brioche)

Happy new year everyone! Did you have a nice holiday break? Ready to take on the new year? Have you decided on a resolution yet?

I did, I am, I haven’t.

I have been trying to get better at working with dough since the latter part of last year though. Does that count? Conquer dough? Well, there’s no New Year’s Resolution Police so I guess that’ll be ok.

I have a long road ahead of me dough though because currently, I kind of suck (I once took out a chilled pie dough for rolling and it proceeded to crumble before my eyes lol). I have perfected a few recipes however, this ensaymada recipe one of them. It’s another cherished Filipino snack too so it’s extra special; whenever I make it, I’m transported home.

Ingredients

Phase 1:

• 1/2 cup warm water (110F)
• 1 package active dry yeast (0.25 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Phase 2:

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Phase 3:

• 2 large eggs lightly beaten, room temperature
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or vegetable oil)

Phase 4:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and allowed to cool slightly
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Phase 5:

• Melted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a measuring cup, stir 1/2 cup warm water, 1 package active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar until dissolved. Set aside and let stand until bubbly (about 10 minutes).
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for full recipes please see : theunlikelybaker.com

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