The ensaimada, typical of Mallorca, is a sweet bun made from a fermented dough, shaped into a spiral. Its soft flavor and texture make it an unparalleled delight to enjoy at any time of the day. A treat that deserves to be savored.
To prepare the ensaimadas, mix the flour with yeast and milk until achieving a smooth dough.
After resting and adding salt and eggs, let it rest again.
Then, roll out the dough, spread with softened butter, and refrigerate for a day.
Cut into strips, roll them up, and bake for 15 minutes at 200°C.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Ensaimadas
Ingredients
1 1 kilogram of wheat flour
100 grams of Butter
40 grams of Fresh yeast
1 cup of Warm milk
5 Eggs
1 pinch of Salt
Powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To make the ensaimadas, start by mixing the flour with yeast and milk until you get a smooth dough.
Step 2 : Then, let the dough rest covered with a cloth until it doubles in size.
Step 3 : Next, place the dough on a work surface and add the salt and eggs one by one, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4 : Let it rest again for 30 minutes.
Step 5 : Roll out the dough and spread with softened butter.
Step 6 : Fold the dough in half and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Step 7 : Then, cut the dough into long strips and roll them into spirals.
Step 8 : Bake the ensaimadas for 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C.
Step 9 : Once baked, let them cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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