Ensaymada Recipe (Filipino Sweet Buns)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. instant yeast
• ⅔ cup water (lukewarm)
• 3 ½ cups of all purpose flour
• ⅓ cup of sugar
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup evaporated milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (divided, 1/4 cup mixed in the dough and 1/4 cup for brushing) cheddar cheese

Topping:

• ½ cup of creamed unsalted butter
• ¼ – ½ cup of sugar
• *Optional – shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or directly in the measuring cup, dissolve instant yeast in a ⅓ cup of lukewarm water. Set aside.
2. While waiting for the yeast to blossom, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Next, add dissolved yeast mixture, eggs, evaporated milk, ¼ cup of melted butter, and remaining ⅓ cup of water. Using a dough hook or a spatula if mixing by hand, mix on low speed for about 2 minutes, then at medium speed for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until a soft sticky dough has formed. Remember, the dough should be soft and sticky, do not over knead this dough. Transfer dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Allow dough to rest for 15 minutes.

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