Ensaïmada
Ensaïmada is a traditional pastry from the Spanish island of Mallorca. It is a sweet, spiral-shaped bread made with flour, water, sugar, eggs, and pork lard, which gives it its distinctive flavor and texture. Ensaïmada is often sprinkled with powdered sugar and can also be filled with ingredients like cream, chocolate, or fruit.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup pork lard (you can also use butter as a substitute)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the flour, sugar, eggs, pork lard, and salt to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal parts.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a thin rectangle.
- Roll up the rectangle tightly to form a spiral shape.
- Place the spirals on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake the Ensaïmadas for about 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Once they are done baking, let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 786kcal (39%)Carbohydrates: 120g (40%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 509mg (22%)Potassium: 171mg (5%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 828IU (17%)Calcium: 39mg (4%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
