Senorita Bread Recipe

Senorita Bread Recipe

This delightful bread, also known as Filipino Spanish Bread, is a popular treat in the Philippines. It features a soft, pillowy dough wrapped around a sweet and nutty filling, then glazed to perfection. The name "Señorita Bread" translates to "Miss Bread," and it's easy to see why this beauty is such a beloved treat.
Señorita bread is perfect for a special occasion or simply as an afternoon snack. It's relatively easy to make, even for novice bakers. So, why not try your hand at this unique and delicious bread?

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 tablespoon for yeast mix; 3 tablespoons for dough)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (if using instant, combine all ingredients together)
• 200 milliliters warm milk
• 80 grams unsalted butter, melted
• 2 egg yolks
• 400 grams all-purpose flour (may need to use more or less depending on flour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Filling:
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Glaze:
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Once the yeast is activated, whisk in egg yolks and melted butter. Then pour the mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Using a dough hook or your hands, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Make the Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. Assemble and Bake: Once the dough has risen, punch it down on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches. Spread the cooled filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long end, roll the dough up tightly into a log. pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan, leaving space for them to rise. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Make the Glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
5. Serve: Once the rolls are baked, let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Then drizzle with glaze and enjoy!