A special ensaymada recipe (Filipino sweet buns) you'll love

Author:Joost Nusselder,author of The Essential Japanese meal planner cookbookUpdated August 22, 2022We may earn a commission on qualified purchases made through one of our links. Learn moreThis special ensaymada recipe (also known as Filipino sweet buns) is a sweet and cheesy bread usually paired with coffee.It can be bought from any bakery and is usually enjoyed as a mid-afternoon snack. However, due to its accessibility, ensaymada can actually be eaten at any time of the day.Let’s make a batch!Apparently, this bread (which has proved to be a well-loved Filipino food) is actually an assimilated form of the original “ensaimada” from Spain with other varieties across South and Latin American countries.However, with ensaimada being a hit with native Filipinos, this bread morphed into something that’s truly Filipino.This ensaymada recipe includes flour, cheese, butter, honey, salt, water, white sugar, and cheddar cheese in its list of ingredients. The secret is not to over-knead the dough...