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Señorita Bread

Cultural Context

Señorita Bread hails from the Philippines, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Its name, meaning 'little lady', reflects its petite, charming appearance. Traditionally sold by street vendors, this sweet bread is filled with a rich mixture of cheese and coconut, embodying the Filipino love for sweet and savory flavors. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Philippines, appearing in bakeries worldwide, often adapted to local tastes.

FilipinoPHdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1/3 cup butter (75g)
1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
2 tbsp milk (30ml)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (50g)
1/4 cup plain flour (30g)
pinch of salt
1 tsp instant yeast (3g)
1/2 cup milk (125ml)
1 tbsp milk powder (8g)
2 tbsp sugar (30g)
1 large egg
2 cups bread flour (250g)
1/2 tsp salt (2g)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (25g)
Breadcrumbs for dredging

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Reduces sweetness while maintaining creaminess.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

In a bowl mix together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.

2

Add milk and mix.

3

Add bread crumbs, flour and salt. Mix until incorporated. Set aside.

4

In a mixing bowl, mix yeast, milk, sugar, powdered milk and egg.

5

Add bread flour, and salt. Mix until dough forms.

6

Add butter and mix until fully absorbed.

7

Slap and fold until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.

8

Grease bowl and place dough, cover for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

9

Punch air out. Divide into 10 equal pieces.

10

Smooth into a ball and bench rest for 10-15 minutes.

11

Flatten dough ball and place filling. Pinch edges to seal.

12

Roll into a log.

13

Dredge in bread crumbs.

14

Place in a 9x13 inches baking pan.

15

Cover for 20 minutes, preheat oven at 170C or 340F.

16

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbakingrising

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

SeñoritaFilipino Sweet Bread

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