Ube Swirl Ensaimada (Recipe)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative, while powdered milk is often more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

Boil the potatoes and mash them until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled potatoes, sugar, egg yolks, powdered milk, cold fresh milk, and instant dry yeast; mix well.

Add the bread flour, salt, and cold butter to the mixture; knead until a dough forms.

Keep the dough cold during the mixing process to ensure the yeast activates slowly.

Let the dough rise for a maximum of 1 hour, ensuring not to overproof it.

Prepare the Italian meringue buttercream by heating sugar and water until dissolved, then whipping egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add the butter and mix until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

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