Ensaymada (Filipino Sweet Bread) with Vegan Butter
A soft and buttery Filipino sweet bread, made vegan with plant-based butter and without eggs.
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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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
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 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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