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Ensaymada Recipe (with step-by-step photos)

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The best ensaymada recipe that’s simple to follow so you can make soft, sweet, cheesy ensaymada at home any time. Enjoy with your morning coffee, your afternoon tea or with that steaming cup of hot chocolate.

(Enjoy baking bread? Try these sweet and lemony bread rolls or these ube bread rolls packed with delicious ube jam and topped with toasted coconut.)

Ensaymada Recipe

There’s just something so special about baking bread. Kneading the dough. Waiting for your dough to rise. Watching your creation take shape.

But the best thing for me is the smell. Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen.

I love making pandesal. It transports me home at first smell, at first bite.

When I feel the occasion needs something extra special though, I roll up my sleeves and make ensaymada. 

What is ensaymada?

Ensaymada Recipe

Ensaymada (pronounced n-sigh-ma-duh…don’t you just love how I spell these things out lol) is a kind of Filipino bread that’s brushed with butter, sprinkled with grated cheese and baked until soft and tender. 

It’s then brushed with more melted butter, dunked in sugar, and again generously sprinkled with cheddar cheese. So good!

Some people call it Filipino sweet buns, Filipino brioche, soft sweet bread or cheesy bread.

How to make it the easy way

Ensaymada Recipe

Full disclosure though: making traditional ensaymada is a very lengthy process.

If you look for classic ensaymada recipes, you’ll find that most have about a thousand steps. Who has the patience? (Evidently not me lol.)

So I decided to make it simpler — if you take a peek at the recipe below, each step is short and easy. I broke it down into pain-free, manageable parts.

Plus, I added step-by-step photos so you can follow along from start to finish.

There are 5 “phases” — from activating the yeast to sprinkling the cheese on the finished product. Follow each phase and you’ll do great!

Don’t expect a Muhlach or a Goldilocks ensaymada though. The process to make that kind of ensaymada is different.

This ensaymada is closer to the ensaymada you’ll find at your local bakery. Soft, cheesy, sugary, buttery, absolutely delicious.

Ingredients of ensaymada

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To make this popular Filipino bread, you most likely already have the ingredients in your pantry:

  • Granulated sugar
  • Milk
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • All purpose flour
  • Oil (I use canola oil but any flavourless oil will do)
  • Cheddar cheese

You also need a packet of active dry yeast.

Tools you need to bake it

You can, but I don’t use the hook attachment of my stand mixer when making ensaymada. I prefer to do everything by hand.

What makes this ensaymada recipe easy (easier) for me to make is using the following:

  • Silicone baking mat – non-slip and makes clean up so easy
  • French rolling pin – lighter and easier to use than a regular rolling pin IMO
  • Bench or board scraper – the only kitchen tool Alton Brown travels with (true story!)
  • Kitchen scale – so important for precision baking

Filipino ensaymada recipe

For the detailed recipe, please scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find a printer-friendly recipe card and nutrition information.

Now that we have the ingredients and the tools, it’s time to make ensaymada!

PHASE 1: In a measuring cup, prep yeast mixture.

  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    In a measuring cup, stir warm water, active dry yeast and sugar until dissolved.
  • Set aside and let stand until bubbly.

PHASE 2: In a medium saucepan, prep milk mixture.

  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    In a medium saucepan on medium heat, warm milk until you see bubbles forming at the edges.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Remove from heat and stir sugar, salt, and butter until the butter melts. Set aside and let cool until lukewarm.

PHASE 3: Combine yeast and milk mixture in a large bowl. Knead the dough in a lightly floured surface. Allow the dough to rise until double in size.

  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    In a large bowl, combine your yeast mixture, your milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cups flour.
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    Stir until combined.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Proceed to add the rest of your flour 1/2 cup at a time combining well after each addition.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Once the dough starts pulling and sticking together in a ball…
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    …transfer it into a lightly floured surface…
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    …and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Oil a large bowl with canola oil. Place your dough in the bowl and turn to ensure the whole dough is coated.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise in a dry warm place until it doubles in size.

PHASE 4: Assemble and bake ensaymada. 

  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    When your dough is ready, transfer it into a lightly floured surface…
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    …and roll out slightly.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Evenly divide the dough into 12 pieces.
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    And flatten each one into a (roughly) 4×6 inch rectangle.
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    Brush each piece with melted butter and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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    Roll the dough tightly up and pinch the edges to seal.
  • How to Make Ensaymada Bread
    Then roll each one into itself (like a spiral).
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    Place on your moulds and brush the tops with butter, cover with damp cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 375F and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to over bake your bread.

Bring out of the oven, allow to cool in the mould and when they’re cool enough to handle, you can proceed to phase 5 and put your toppings.

PHASE 5: Brush the still warm ensaymada with melted butter then dip in a bowl filled with granulated sugar. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

Tips for making pinoy ensaymada recipe

Ensaymada Recipe

How to ensure soft and fluffy ensaymadas

For the fluffiest ensaymada, allow your dough to rise in a warm, dry place.

I use my oven for this. I preheat it to 100F then turn it off just when I’m about to knead my dough. This way, the temperature would have gone down to 90F when I put my dough in.

If your oven has a keep warm feature, you can also use that.

How to make sure each one is evenly sized

For evenly sized ensaymada that won’t only look pretty but bake evenly as well, use a kitchen scale to make sure the dough is evenly divided.

It’s simple: I weigh all the dough and divide by 12. Whatever that number is, I make sure each individual dough is exactly that weight.

What to use if I don’t have moulds

To make ensaymada bread, I use ensaymada moulds which my sister brought for me in Manila. They’re similar to brioche moulds and you can find them at your local baking supplies store and Amazon.

You don’t need to buy them though. If you have a muffin pan, you’re good to go. You can also use a cake pan. Your cheese ensaymada would just be the pull-apart kind, like cinnamon rolls.

And you’re all set! Enjoy your freshly baked cheesy, buttery creations for breakfast or, like most Filipinos, as merienda or afternoon snack. Dunk it in tsokolate while you’re at it. Enjoy!

Ensaymada Recipe

Ensaymada Recipe (with step-by-step photos)

Author: Jolina
The best ensaymada recipe that’s simple to follow so you can make soft, sweet, cheesy ensaymada at home any time.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Resting Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 327 kcal

Equipment

Rolling Pin
Bench Scraper
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
 
 

Phase 1:

  • 1/2 cup warm water approx 110F
  • 1 package active dry yeast 0.25 ounces
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Phase 2:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature

Phase 3:

  • 2 pcs large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil

Phase 4:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and allowed to cool slightly
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Phase 5:

  • Melted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Phase 1:

  • In a measuring cup, stir 1/2 cup warm water, 1 package active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar until dissolved. Set aside and let stand until bubbly (about 10 minutes).

Phase 2:

  • In a medium saucepan on medium heat, warm 1/2 cup milk until you see bubbles forming at the edges (about 180F). Remove from heat and stir 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup butter until the butter has melted.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Set aside and let cool until lukewarm.

Phase 3:

  • In a large bowl, combine your yeast mixture, your milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cups flour. Stir until combined. Proceed to add the rest of your flour 1/2 cup at a time combining well after each addition.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Once the dough starts pulling and sticking together in a ball, transfer it into a lightly floured surface.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes). When in doubt, knead some more. You want the dough still slightly sticky but elastic. Careful not to over flour your surface or dough.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Oil a large bowl with 1 tablespoon canola oil. Place your dough in the bowl and turn to ensure the whole dough is coated.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise in a dry warm place (about 90F – see post for tips) until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread

Phase 4:

  • When your dough is ready, transfer it into a lightly floured surface and roll out slightly.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Evenly divide the dough into 12 pieces (see notes).
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Flatten each one into a 4×6 inch rectangle.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Brush each piece with melted butter and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Roll the dough tightly up and pinch the edges to seal.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Then roll each one into itself (like a spiral) and place onto your ensaymada moulds (see notes).
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Brush the tops of each ensaymada with butter, cover with damp cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes. I usually just leave it on the counter.
    How to Make Ensaymada Bread
  • Preheat your oven to 375F and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Do not over bake. Let cool in the mould and when it’s cool enough to handle, put your toppings.

Phase 5:

  • Brush the still warm ensaymada with melted butter then dip in a bowl filled with granulated sugar. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

  1. I keep my dough in my oven for the 1st rise. I usually preheat it to about 100F then turn it off just when I’m about to knead my dough. This way, the temperature would have gone down to 90F when I put my dough in. You can use the stay warm feature if you have it.
  2. I use a kitchen scale to make sure my dough is evenly divided.
  3. If you don’t have ensaymada moulds, you can use a muffin pan instead.
  4. See post for the complete step-by-step photos and tips for making perfect ensaymada every time.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 465IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information are estimates only.

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Comments

  1. Zsaleh SANTOS Rahimi says

    December 27, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    I MADE THESE AND THEY WERE SO SO GOOD! sooo soft! I don’t have the molds, so I baked them in a tray, cinnamon bun style. I was so cautious not to over-bake so they could retain that nice moisture so in my oven I did 18 min and they came out perfect! my mommy was so proud 🙂 My family has been requesting I make another batch (which I will be doing today 🙂 )

    I love your steps, makes it so easy to stay on track! Organizing is key so you don’t miss any steps/ingredients. just genius!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      I’m so glad you and your family liked them Zsaleh! Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season.

      Reply
  2. Katrin says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    These look totally sinful and rather irresistible!

    Reply
    • Donella says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      Can you do this recipe in a bread machine to prepare the dough (dough setting only) and than take out and put in to molds?

      Reply
  3. Bobbi says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    I totally understand being dough challenged. It has been a hit or miss with me int he past. This sounds absolutely delicious though so I may have to give it a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 5, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      It’s so frustrating isn’t it?? But when I get it right, well it’s hard to beat the smell of freshly baked bread 🙂 Thanks Bobbi! Hope you like this!

      Reply
  4. Liz says

    January 4, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    I love learning about these new recipes from your blog! Sweet rolls and cheese are two of my favorite things, so I’m positive they’re even better together. The hot chocolate sounds perfect with it as well!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 4, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Liz! I’m glad 🙂 Sugar and cheese, hard to say no to! And hot chocolate of course. Hope you’re having a great week!

      Reply
  5. Sharon says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:14 am

    Yum! This bread looks heavenly! It reminds me of mallorca sweet bread from Puerto Rico, except it doesn’t have cheese. I think I’d love the addition of the cheese. I mean, cheese + carbs?! How could you go wrong with that?! And if you can make this, you can definitely make any other yeasty treat!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 4, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Aw thanks Sharon! Coming from you that means a lot 🙂 I really want to get better this year.

      Reply
  6. Marlynn says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:07 am

    Yes!! Ensaymada! Ahh I haven’t had one in forever and have never thought about making them at home but now I will. So simple, and so delicious!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 4, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      It’s a childhood favourite! 🙂 Perfect with tsokolate!

      Reply
  7. Ali Rost says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    I thought I’d hard of most everything .. but ensaymadas were new! Thank-you so much for sharing .. can’t wait to give them a try

    Reply
  8. Jennifer Shull says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I had never heard of these before but I want one NOW!!! The photos look so yummy. I can’t wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! Happy new year to you too!

      Reply
  9. Kimberly says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve never heard of ensaymada, but it looks wonderful. Who wouldn’t like buttery, sweet, bread topped with cheese? Yum!!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      I must admit, buttery, sweet and cheesy is pretty hard to resist 🙂 Thanks Kimberly!

      Reply
  10. Britney Barlow says

    January 3, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    All of the food on your blog looks lovely! 🙂
    I really want those scones!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Britney! 🙂 Those scones are actually one of the most popular recipes on here, hope you get to make them one day soon! They’re quick and easy and delicious 🙂

      Reply
  11. Imaobong says

    January 3, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    Never heard of this yummy goodness before now but it sounds and looks too good, taking down the recipe right now 😀

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      Awesome! Hope you like them 🙂

      Reply
  12. Melanie says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    I always learn something new every time I visit your site! These are delicious!

    Reply
  13. Kristen Kavan says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    my mouth is actually watering reading this recipe and looking at your pictures! This sounds incredible. I am game for anything that has cheese in it! Thanks for sharing, it was fun learning about a new food! Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      You’re too kind Kristen! 🙂 The cheese is everything isn’t it?? Happy new year to you too!

      Reply
  14. Idriss says

    January 3, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    I have never had this before, or even heard of it. It looks so yummy ! I’m pinning this for later ! Great photography too 😉

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks a lot Idriss! And appreciate the pin as well 🙂

      Reply
  15. Angela says

    January 3, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Oh wow, this sounds so delicious! I’ve never heard of this bread but sounds like one I need to try!

    Reply
  16. Valerie says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Never heard of ensaymada’s before but can’t wait to try this! Sign. Me. Up!

    Reply
  17. candy says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Dough that is sweet and cheesy well I’m in for all its worth. Like how you gave us the history on this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Right? Sugar and cheese in one bite – hard not to like 🙂 Thanks Candy!

      Reply
  18. Joanna says

    January 3, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Love brioche!! It’s so tasty. What you’ve done here sounds and looks like it’s outta this world amazing!

    Reply
  19. Dawn says

    January 3, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Happy New Year! What better way to bring in the new year than with carby goodness 😀 I have a bunch of New Year’s resolutions. Working on dough is not one of them, but it is a fabulous one! I need to work on my dough for sure! This bread looks SO good. Plus, there’s cheese and that makes it even better! I’ve never tried this before and would love to! Cheers to a wonderful new year, Jolina 🙂

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      Hahaha this made me laugh Dawn! I might be the only person in the world welcoming the new year with carbs sugar and cheese LOL! Well I ate salad yesterday, that must count for something teeheee. Yes, cheese is pretty hard to resist 🙂 Have a wonderful new year yourself my friend!

      Reply
  20. Belle says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:37 am

    That looks amazing! I am a Filipino and I grew up in the Philippines. This is one of the things that I miss back home.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Nice! Me too, though I try to go back home at least once every 2 years. Still, I’m homesick all the time so I end up making all these Filipino food that I miss from home! Hope you get to try this Belle. It’s not like Goldilocks (I wish haha) but it’s still pretty awesome 🙂

      Reply
  21. Karen Burns-Booth says

    January 3, 2017 at 4:18 am

    Totally sinful and why not! I’d be very happy if you served me that for breakfast or brunch – love the look of this recipe, Karen

    Reply
  22. Maria says

    January 3, 2017 at 4:07 am

    Delicious! Speaking of cinnamon roll, in here (Romania) we are more into something similar but with nuts – that’s our guilty sweet pleasure. But, besides this, we are also crazy for salty pastry. But in the end, having something with sweet and salty combined, is something to die for! So yes, this brioche is absolutely perfect. 🙂 And as a fun fact, to get my weird taste: I love eating sweet crepes with salty white cheese. Haha!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Hi Maria! That sounds so delicious! Is it cinnamon based? I’d have to look it up 🙂 And I agree, I love salty sweet combos, it satisfies both my cravings in one bite! I gotta try your sweet crepe + salty white cheese combo too. You’ve given me so many delicious ideas!

      Reply
  23. Brian Jones says

    January 3, 2017 at 2:00 am

    I did, I guess and I won’t be 😉 This sounds utterly delicious, I love finding new things I have never heard of and this is completely new to me and is right up my street.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks Brian! I love trying different cuisines too, so interesting! Hope you get to try this out 🙂

      Reply
  24. Emily says

    January 3, 2017 at 1:05 am

    I love these so much! My best friend’s Mom made these and I always loved it when she did. I never thought to try it out on my own. It looks soooo good!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      Oohh you’re so lucky! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Vicki says

    January 2, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    These look amazing – and oh my goodness those pictures!! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  26. Lisa Bryan | says

    January 2, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    I love learning something new when I read blog posts. I’ve never heard of ensaymada before, but now I know what it is….and it sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Lisa! Me too 🙂 It’s so interesting learning about other cultures and traditions and just the way other people live.

      Reply
  27. Meg says

    January 2, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    I am going to have to try this! I love how you broke the recipe out!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks Meg! That’s my OCD coming out haha. Hope you like ensaymada! Would love to hear how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  28. Ali says

    January 2, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    This looks wonderful! I can definitely see enjoying this with coffee in the morning.

    Reply
  29. Divya says

    January 2, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    What an interesting combination! I’ve never paired those things together, but to be honest, I’ll try anything that’s sprinkled with cheese! This looks great!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      LOL I’m the same. Who says no to cheese?? Haha. Thanks Divya!

      Reply
  30. Nicole Burkholder says

    January 2, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    I’ve had a lot of Filipino foods, but never heard of this one before. Now I need to get someone to make this for me because I regularly ruin anything with yeast 🙂

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 3, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      Haha that’s me usually 🙂 So if I can do this I’m sure you’d do great!

      Reply
  31. Jessica says

    January 2, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    Brioche is my favorite bread! Adding cheese just makes it AH-mazing!!!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Cheese makes everything better! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Crystal says

    January 2, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Mmmmm … I love Filipino food!! But I’ve never heard of this dish before. Will try to make it some time for sure.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Happy to hear that you do! 🙂 Hope you like this one.

      Reply
  33. Bianca says

    January 2, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I love the sweet savoury combinations of filipino foods…and I love bread lol! So I’m really into this!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      Nice! Hope you get to try the recipe one day soon!

      Reply
  34. Annie says

    January 2, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    This one is one of our favorite recipe. We have eaten different foods around the world but it remains the top 🙂
    The photos are so sweet and tasty haha

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      Oh I’m happy to hear that!

      Reply
  35. T.M. Brown says

    January 2, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I have never heard of ensaymadas before, but these sound fantastic! I love how you added some history to your piece and even included a bit of personal honesty – lol. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing what sounds like some Filipino deliciousness!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      My pleasure! Hope you get to try ensaymada; would love to see if you like it 🙂

      Reply
  36. Elaine says

    January 2, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    I have never heard of the ensaymada before reading this post, but the way you describe it, makes me want to make it and eat it! I love that it seems easy!

    Reply
  37. ada says

    January 2, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    OMG I wish I didn’t see it 😀 Cinnamon roll and cheese <3 yuuuuum! The recipe seems pretty easy I definitely have to try it ! I love trying new international snacks!

    Reply
  38. Lisa Sell says

    January 2, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    I’ve never been a fan of mixing sweet and savoury but seeing as this has cheese on it, I think I could make an exception!

    Reply
  39. Maite says

    January 2, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Delicious recipe!! Happy new year 🙂

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 2, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

      Reply
  40. Kim M Lee says

    January 2, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I’ve never tried an Ensaymada, but I definitely need to change this! It looks incredible and so easy too!

    Reply
  41. Elizabeth says

    January 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Happy New Year! I’m all in for(Ensaymada) Brioche dunked butter and sugar.

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