​Ensaymada Recipe | Panlasang Pinoy Recipes™ (2024)

Ah, who doesn’t love pastries? There are certainly a bunch of different pastries that are all delicious and perfect for any time of the day. Whether it’s pandesal for coffee, chocolate cake for dessert, or a meaty empanada for brunch, you’ll never ever go wrong with pastries. I mean, Filipinos are in love with it, that’s why in every city or every barangay, there will always be local bakeries and also commercial bakeshops within.

And if we’re talking about pastries, Filipinos absolutely can’t get enough of one type of bread because of its delicious taste and flavor. Can you guess what it is? Ha, I’m sure that a lot of things came to your mind but I’m talking about the one and only, Ensaymadas. These yummy, fluffy, and cheesy pastries are no doubt fan favorites. And if you ask anyone out there what their favorite Filipino pastry is, I’m sure that the majority will answer “Ensaymadas”. And I’m also 100% positive that this may also be your favorite Filipino pastry!

Well, if that’s the case then I guess this is your lucky day. Because today, Panlasang Pinoy Recipes will teach us how to make our own version of their Ensaymada Recipe at home! So, are you ready? Let’s make some pastry you’ll never forget!

Let’s do it! It’s finally time to unleash the awesome baker in you. This is the perfect chance for you to master your baking skills as well because all of the cooking procedures are very easy to follow! Moreover, the ingredients can also be easily bought from local markers and nearby grocery stores so I’m sure that you won’t have any problem with it.

Alright! Before we start, here are all of the ingredients that we need. Of course, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, egg yolks, egg white, evaporated milk, and butter. And for the toppings, we’ll be needing white sugar, grated cheese, and more butter as well. See? I’m sure most of these ingredients are readily available in your pantry and refrigerators! Now that we’ve already got everything that we need, it’s time to bake some delicious ensaymada!

The first thing that we need to do is combine all of the dry ingredients in one clean mixing bowl. Make sure to strain the ingredients well to thoroughly refine and filter everything up. Keep on shifting the ingredients until you’re done then simply set the dry mixture aside. Next, it’s time to add the egg yolks, evaporated milk, and butter to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are well-incorporated with each other and then set it aside. Then, it’s time to mix the egg whites! I recommend that you use a mixer to do this so it’ll be much easier. Keep on adding the egg whites until the mixture becomes fluffy. Then, gradually add the sugar until both of the ingredients are well combined. Now that the fluffy mixture and bread mixture is ready, it’s finally time to combine them! Just make sure to mix them slowly until they’re well combined, okay?

We’re almost done! Simply prepare the molders by brushing them with melted butter so that the mixture won’t stick. Then, pour the mixture into each of the molders and bake for at least 15 to 20 minutes. And finally, to make our ensaymadas even more delicious, add the toppings of butter, white sugar, and melted cheese. Of course, the cheesier, the better! So grate as much cheese as you want!

Voila! And just like that, you’ve already baked your own version of Ensaymada at home. I’m sure that all your loved ones, especially your kids, would love your newfound snack recipe. This one’s perfect for a quick bite at any time of the day. Oh, and if you make an extra effort, this is also a wonderful idea to start a small business!

How was it? Did you like our Ensaymada Recipe? Well, you already know what to do! For more quick and exciting Filipino dish recipes, follow Panlasang Pinoy Recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cups of evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • Egg white
  • ¼ cup sugar(another)

Topping:

  • melted butter
  • white sugar
  • grated cheese

Procedures:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients and strained to refine and filtered then shift until done. Set aside
  2. add the egg yolks, evaporated milk and butter then mix it well.
  3. Using mixer mix the egg white until fluffy and pour gradually the sugar until combine and double.
  4. Mix gradually the fluffy mixture and bread mixture then mix slow until combined.
  5. Prepare the molder then brush of melted butter.
  6. Pour the mixture and bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
  7. Serve with toppings and enjoy.
​Ensaymada Recipe | Panlasang Pinoy Recipes™ (2024)

FAQs

What does ensaymada mean in the Philippines? ›

Ensaymada is a sweet Filipino bread known for its softness and scroll-like appearance. Ensaymada was introduced to the Philippines by Spain. Source: Supplied. In the Philippines, people often enjoy ensaymadas – pastries lathered with butter and dipped in sugar.

How long can you keep ensaymada? ›

Storage/Shelf life: Refrigerate in an airtight sealed container. When properly stored, it can last 3 to 5 days. Re-heating: Ensaymada is best served warm. Reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.

What is the traditional bread of Pinoy? ›

When asked what a typical Filipino bread is, I would have to say pan de sal. Sometimes spelled pandesal, these rolls are the star of a traditional breakfast in the Philippines. The dough for pan de sal is rolled in breadcrumbs before dividing into rolls.

How to eat ensaymada? ›

way. I preferred it warm and cheese melting😋

What is the most delicious bread in the Philippines? ›

Pandesal. If there's a quintessential Filipino bread, it has to be pandesal (from the Spanish for “salt bread”), a breakfast staple often enjoyed dunked in coffee or hot chocolate. Made with eggs, flour, yeast, salt and sugar, this humble roll is soft and fluffy with a slightly crunchy crust.

What is the English name for ensaymada? ›

Ensaymada: Filipino Brioche Bread.

Where did Ensaymada originate? ›

The ensaïmada is a pastry product from Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. It is a common cuisine eaten in southwestern Europe, Latin America and the Philippines.

How to warm up ensaymada? ›

For optimized results, customers are suggested to heat up the ensaymada for 10 seconds in the microwave. The butter, cheese, and other ingredients melt just enough after a little bit of heat.

Where did Ensaymada originate in the Philippines? ›

"You can trace the roots of Manila ensaymada by way of the Spanish-era bakeries in Intramuros that made it similar to Mallorca in Spain where the bread originated. These Filipino bakeries had the most apt names: La Palma de Mallorca in Intramuros and La Mallorquina Bakery in Quiapo.

How do Filipinos eat pandesal? ›

A freshly baked pandesal is great on its own, but Filipinos most commonly eat it dipped in coffee or hot chocolate, filled with breakfast staples like Spam and eggs, or topped with rich spreads like peanut butter, coconut jam, or kesong puti (fresh farmer's cheese).

What is the first Filipino bread called? ›

Pan de sal means “bread of salt” in Spanish, for the pinch of salt added to the dough. It was introduced to the Philippines in the 16th century as the Spaniards' answer to the French baguette.

Why is Filipino bread so good? ›

Since wheat flour was not as accessible to the Philippines, they used a more affordable type of flour that resulted in bread that was more airy and soft.

What to eat with ensaymada? ›

Enjoyed at breakfast, merienda, or even as dessert, these soft, buttery buns are coated in sugar and topped with cheese, making for a unique and ultra-addictive indulgence that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tsokolate.

Why is it called Ensaymada? ›

Our ensaymada, for one, is a descendant of the Ensaïmada from Mallorca, Spain, which is described as a “straightforward” pastry made out of bread flour, sugar, water, eggs, a starter dough, and a kind of pork lard called saïm, which is probably where the name was derived.

Why is it called ensaymada? ›

The ensaïmada de Mallorca is made with strong flour, water, sugar, eggs, mother dough and a kind of reduced pork lard named saïm in Catalan, which gives the pastry its name.

Is ensaymada from the Philippines? ›

Ensaymada are a culinary legacy of colonial times. With their “ensaïmada,” the Spanish occupying forces brought a rich yeast-raised pastry to “las islas Filipinas” that achieved great popularity among the native inhabitants.

What does ensaymada mean in Spanish? ›

feminine noun. light, spiral-shaped pastry typical of Mallorca.

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