Ensaimada Mallorquina Easy Recipe

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is more commonly available.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with eggs and milk.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread lard evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.

Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and orange zest.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

Place the spiral on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the ensaimada until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Let cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.

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