Ensaymada

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 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.