BASIC ENSAYMADA

Ingredients:

3-3/4	cups	MAGNOLIA ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
4-1/2	tbsp	EMPEROR’S BEST INSTANT YEAST
1-1/2	cups	sugar
1	tbsp	iodized fine salt
1-1/2	tbsp	MAGNOLIA FRESH MILK
20	pc	MAGNOLIA BROWN EGGS, use egg yolks only
1	cup	mashed potatoes
1-1/8	cups	MAGNOLIA GOLD BUTTER UNSALTED

1 (165 g)

pack

MAGNOLIA CHEEZEE, grated

Procedure:

Combine all ingredients for the Sponge and mix until dough is formed. Set aside and ferment overnight.
For the Dough: Combine flour and yeast then set aside. In a mixing bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in fresh milk. Stir in egg yolks. Add flour mixture, knead lightly. Add the fermented sponge and mashed potato then mix until dough is formed. Add butter. Continue kneading until fully developed. Rest dough.
Cut and scale into desired weight (15 grams). Form into balls. Flatten balls with a rolling pin. Roll to form into small batons. Form into spirals and place in greased ensaymada molds.
Proof until double in volume. Bake at 350°F for ten minutes or until done.
Cream butter until light. Dissolve sugar in milk mixture. Gradually add milk mixture in butter while creaming. Continue creaming until butter is light and fluffy. Use as frosting for ensaymada. Top ensaymada with grated cheese.

Makes pieces.

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