How to Make Mallorca Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mallorca bread, also known as ensaimada, is a popular sweet bread hailing from the Spanish island of Mallorca. This soft, coiled bread is a beloved treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, whether it's for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, Mallorca bread has a rich and indulgent flavor that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The process of making Mallorca bread involves several steps, including kn...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, divided
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 rolls

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, about 5 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups flour, milk, sugar, 4 tablespoons melted and cooled butter, egg yolks, and salt. Mix well.
  • Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn dough out onto the surface and knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour so that dough is not sticky.
  • Grease a bowl with 1 teaspoon butter. Place dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let dough rise in a warm place for 50 minutes.
  • Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and set aside. Lightly punch dough down and knead on a lightly floured surface into an 18x9-inch rectangle. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Roll dough up snugly from 1 short end and cut into 9 slices, trimming ends to make neat. Place slices in the prepared baking pan, cut side-up. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and put in a warm place for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 82mg