Ensaymada

Ensaymada, a well known Filipino snack, is an absolutely delicious pastry. It was first derived from Spanish origins where they would stuff all sorts of meat, that later was degenerated by Filipinos to a butter base that continues to satisfy people’s sweet tooth. Its soft fluffiness will make you fall in love with it, especially when it comes to the top layer it consists of. Basic ingredients such as, yeast, flour, sugar, milk, and egg mixed together, will create this outstanding treat. After the dough has been made, it would then be coiled into a molding and later topped with melted butter, sugar, and cheese.
Although it may be fattening to eat it because of the carbohydrates, it is a mouthwatering must to try. My neighbor/old high school friend is very strict with his diet, especially with summer break coming along. You would find him exercising every so often, to get back in shape for “beach time.” And yet, my roommates and I always find him at our apartment on Mondays, going straight to the fridge and asking for two ensaymadas. He was very hesitant to try the ensaymada for the first time, and asked about 10 questions on what it was and what was in it, before he actually took his first bite. Right from the expression of his first bite, his face light up, and I knew for a fact that he fell in love with it. As a matter of fact, he dubbed Mondays his cheat day, just so that he can grub on an ensaymada without feeling guilty about it.
So why not try it out? Have a taste for yourself. You may find ensaymadas in various Filipino bakery shops or supermarkets. To be specific, some places you may find it in are Red Ribbon, Valerios, Betsy’s Bakery shop, Seafood market, Aristocrat bakeshop, Bahay Kubo, or maybe even Nanay Gloria. However, the number one place I would definitely refer you guys to try is Goldilocks. The way my roommates and I eat it is, we put the ensaymada in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds. By then, you will notice and smell the top part of the Ensaymada. It should be oozy and ready to grub on with a little carton of milk. Enjoy it.