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Nutritional Values
450kcal
8gProtein
65gCarbs
18gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Balearic Ensaimada
How to order / say it
Say it
Ensaimada — [en-sai-MAH-dah]
Order
I'd like an ensaimada, please.
Locally
Me gustaría una ensaimada, por favor.
Say locally
A spiral-shaped pastry from Majorca
Why try it?
Ensaimadas are a quintessentially Majorcan pastry, symbolizing local tradition and skilled craftsmanship passed down through generations, often shared during celebrations and holidays.
How it tastes
Flaky, soft, and subtly sweet, this pastry has a slight tang from the lard which creates several layers of crisp yet tender dough. When filled, the sweetness of pumpkin or angel hair melds beautifully with the buttery notes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
With its origins tracing back to the 17th century, Ensaimada became popular among local bakers as a festive treat. Its name derives from 'saïm,' the pork lard used in its dough, reflecting the island's agricultural resources and history.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 100 g pork lard
- 🥕 150 ml water
- 🥛 10 g yeast
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast with water to form a dough.
- 2 Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise.
- 3 Roll thin, spread lard, and shape into spirals.
- 4 Bake at 190°C until golden brown, then cool.
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