Sweet Filipino Bread https://holy-music.replit.app/
Chef Joe's style Filipino Ensaymada is a delightful twist on the traditional sweet Filipino bread -like pastry, incorporating coconut and cheddar cheese for a unique flavor profile. Here’s a detailed recipe for you: ### Ingredients #### Dough - **4 cups** all-purpose flour - **1 cup** milk, warm - **1/2 cup** sugar - **1/2 cup** unsalted butter, softened - **3 large eggs** - **2 1/4 tsp** active dry yeast (1 packet) - **1/2 tsp** salt - **1/2 cup** shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, as preferred) #### Topping - **1 cup** grated cheddar cheese - **1/2 cup** unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping) - **1/4 cup** unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) - **1/4 cup** sugar (for sprinkling) ### Instructions #### Prepare the Dough 1. **Activate Yeast**: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. 2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. 3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the softened butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until combined. 4. **Combine Mixtures**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. 5. **Add Coconut**: Gently fold in the shredded coconut and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. 6. **First Rise**: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size. #### Shape the Ensaymada 7. **Divide Dough**: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions (about 12-16 pieces). 8. **Shape**: Roll each piece into a long rope, then coil it into a spiral shape. Place each shaped ensaymada onto a greased baking tray. 9. **Second Rise**: Cover the tray with a cloth and let the shaped dough rise for another 30-45 minutes. #### Bake 10. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 11. **Bake**: Bake the ensaymada for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.