Ensaimada Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp dried yeast
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup egg yolks (around 3 egg yolks)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter for the dough and another 1/3 cup for brushing
• 1/3 salt
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, let stand for 10 minutes
2. Blend egg yolks, sugar and milk and add to the yeast mixture
3. Add the flour and salt then knead and add the butter a little at a time
4. Leave in a warm place and let rise until double in size.
5. Punch down and divide into 12 pieces. Form each piece into a ball and then roll out to 1/8 inch thickness
6. Brush each with soft butter and and sprinkle with grated cheese (I used parmesan)
7. Let rise for another hour and bake at 300F for 12 to 15 minutes
8. When done, cool and brush tops with more butter and sprinkle with more grated cheese and sugar

Source:Trissalicious