Chef Jackie Ang Po's Ensaimada Mallorca California Raisins and Chinese Ham

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

almond paste

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: homemade almond paste

Homemade almond paste can be made with less expensive ingredients.

Mix together ingredients of sponge dough. Refrigerate Overnight.

Add the rest of the dough ingredients to the sponge and mix until elastic.

Let rise for 1 hr until double.

Brush table with butter (30 g). Roll out to a rectangle (16 x 36). Brush with Butter (100 g), sprinkle with raisins and ham.

Cut the dough into two - horizontally and roll each one into a rope.

Make it into a snail and let rise again until double.

Bake at 325°F for 20 mins.

Let cool and sift the powdered sugar on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens