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Mallorcan Ensaimada
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Spain Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Ensaimada mallorquina
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Mallorcan Ensaimada

Julia Y Su Cocina
Julia Y Su Cocina @JuliaYSuCocina
Ponferrada, Castilla y León, España

Mallorcan Ensaimada

Julia Y Su Cocina
Julia Y Su Cocina @JuliaYSuCocina
Ponferrada, Castilla y León, España
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Ingredients

13 hours
Serves 8 servings
  • 6 1/3 cupsbread flour (800 grams)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoonssalt (15 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cupssugar (240 grams)
  • 1 1/2 ouncessourdough starter (40 grams)
  • 2 ouncesfresh yeast (60 grams)
  • 1 1/4 cupswater (300 milliliters)
  • 2eggs
  • Lard
  • Pumpkin jam (cabello de ángel)
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Steps

13 hours
  1. 1

    Sift the flour, then add the sugar, sourdough starter, salt, eggs, and water.

  2. 2

    Knead on low speed for about 10 minutes, then add the yeast and knead for 5 more minutes.

    A picture of step 2 of Mallorcan Ensaimada.
  3. 3

    Remove the dough, shape it slightly, and cover for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into 8-ounce (250-gram) pieces, shape into two balls, and let rest for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Roll out the dough lengthwise with a lightly oiled rolling pin until it is very, very thin.

  6. 6

    Spread lard over the dough with your fingers.

  7. 7

    Stretch the sides of the dough with your hands to make it even thinner.

  8. 8

    Add a little pumpkin jam (cabello de ángel), start rolling up the dough, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Shape the dough by gently stretching the ends and forming a spiral, leaving some space between the coils to allow for rising.

  10. 10

    Let rise for 12 hours, then brush with beaten egg.

  11. 11

    Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 15 minutes on the second rack position with heat from above and below.

  12. 12

    For the sourdough starter, mix 2/3 ounce (10 grams) fresh yeast with 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) warm water, then add flour, knead, and let rest until it ferments.

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Published in the US on August 09, 2025 14:01
Ponferrada, Castilla y León, España

Keywords

Egg Pumpkin

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