Mallorcan Ensaimadas
These are delicious Spanish breakfast rolls made from yeast dough that is rolled into spiral circles.
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- Serves: 15 persons
Ingredients
- 5tablespoons lukewarm milk
- 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2cups bread flour
- ½teaspoon salt
- ¼cup white sugar
- 1egg
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together the yeast and milk. In a large bowl, stir together the bread flour, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture. Cover with a light dusting of flour, and let stand for about 15 minutes, until frothy.Step 2
Stir together the egg and oil, and pour into the bowl with the flour. Mix until the dough comes together then turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and cover. Let stand for about 20 minutes to relax.Step 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the dough into 15 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 inch long rope. Roll the ropes into a spiral shape, and place on an ungreased baking sheet.Step 4
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.