Ensaymada (Filipino Sweet Bread) with Vegan Butter

Name: Ensaymada (Filipino Sweet Bread) with Vegan Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast; 0.75 cup Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1.5 cups Plant-Based Milk; 0.5 cup Vegan Butter; 0.5 cup Vegan Butter, softened; 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar

A soft and buttery Filipino sweet bread, made vegan with plant-based butter and without eggs.

30m prep + 20m cook8 servings

Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free

380 cal|6g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

4 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast
0.75 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1.5 cups Plant-Based Milk
0.5 cup Vegan Butter
0.5 cup Vegan Butter, softened
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2Warm the plant-based milk and melt the vegan butter in it. Let it cool slightly.
3Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
6Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long strip and coil it into a spiral shape.
7Place the ensaymada on a baking sheet and let them rest for 15 minutes.
8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9While still warm, brush the tops with softened vegan butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Substitutions

Butter → Vegan Butter

Vegan butter provides similar moisture and richness. Ensure it is a high-quality brand for best results.

Eggs → Flax Egg (optional)

If desired for slightly improved binding, add 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) to the wet ingredients.

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