Description
A decadent Filipino brioche bun filled with sweet mango jelly and topped with a salty-sweet layer of butter, sugar, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
4 cups bread flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
1/2 cup warm whole milk
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup mango jelly or thick preserves
Extra softened butter for brushing
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and instant yeast. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine bread flour, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Add the yeast mixture and egg yolks to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 4: Gradually add the softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, allowing each piece to be fully incorporated before adding the next. Knead on medium speed for 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Step 6: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions (approx 70-80g each).
Step 7: Flatten each portion into a rectangle. Spread about 2 teaspoons of mango jelly in the center, leaving the edges clear.
Step 8: Roll the dough into a log, sealing the edges tightly. Coil the log into a spiral shape and place in greased ensaymada molds or a muffin tin.
Step 9: Cover the shaped buns and let them rise again for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
Step 10: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 18-22 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Step 11: Allow the buns to cool slightly. While still warm, brush generously with softened butter, then dip or sprinkle with sugar and a mountain of grated cheddar cheese.
Notes
Ensure the mango jelly is very thick so it doesn't leak. If using active dry yeast, double-check that it is bloomed in milk between 100-110°F.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg