Thank you so much, Chef Kurt and Donald for granting our request! For many months now, we've been craving for good old Filipino ensaymada, the type that rivals the best ensaymadas only available back home in the Philippines. We have scoured youtube for the perfect recipe and tried many, only to be dismayed with the finished product. Sadly, the reality is that not all recipes presented on youtube are accurate-you know this when what you end up with is totally far different from theirs. And quite frankly, it ends up just being a waste of time. Having tried Chef Kurt's and his husband Donald's recipes, my mom, wife and I knew at the onset that their channel was legit. All of the measurements are spot-on, the procedures are laid out step-by-step and in an organized fashion. They do not withhold any of their secrets. Listen to how clear they are in presenting. It also counts that they are O.C. In other words, WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. And that is none other than honest to goodness recipes! This ensaymada recipe has the texture and moistness we've been longing for. Truly, gourmet! My family and I are big fans of this couple. They are a breath of fresh air and a constant source of light in these trying times of a global pandemic. I won't be surprised if these guys get picked up by mainstream networks, or perhaps start a show on Netflix or other streaming platforms. They are that damn good. So for all viewers, don't waste your time on other channels. You've come to the right place. May God bless this couple with more happiness and more recipes! Again, thank you Chef Kurt and Donald for researching and sharing with the world the perfect ensaymada recipe. We are fans for life. - Iñigo
Wow, thank you so much for your very kind words! 🙏🏽 We really appreciate your feedback ❤️ We're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed our ensaymada recipe. Please do let us know if you have any more recipe requests 😉 Take care!
@@nerieperalta9862 yes Ma'am Nerie they are that good and so are their recipes... It's like going to culinary school when you're watching their videos. 🙂
I made it today. My dough was really wet. I know all my ingredients are correct using my scale. But you know it is rather warm her in SoCal. I used my KA mixer. I added one tablespoon of KA APF till i got the right consistency and window pane test. I did not proof overnight in fridge since I am craving for it. I proofed it only for 7 hours in fridge while I did my errands and laundry. Ha ha. The final proofing was 2 hours. Each dough was 73 grams total of 12 pieces. I baked it for only 15 mins since internal temp was already 198 degrees. Final product is nice soft pillowy fluffy! I used sharp cheddar cheese since thats what I have. I added a little bit more of granulated sugar over grated cheese besides the confectioners sugar with butter. Yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
i normally don't comment on recipes i follow on youtube... but.. O.M.G... this was nothing short of mouth-watering and amazing result. i used a mixer (i'm not for muscle building.. hehehe) I added ube extract to the dough as well. althought i didn't have the molds.. the result was just to die for. thank you!
I love your recipe now im baking your mango cake, yema caramel and moist chocolate cake im not a baker but because of your recipe i learned.Thank you, now i have orders little by little.God bless.
Hi Ging, thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you like my videos and that you've learning to bake because of them. I'm glad your mango cake, yema caramel, and chocolate cakes have turned out well! :)
Everytime I want to make something of anything, I always check your videos and see if you have it on there coz I’d rather make your own version than any other version on RU-vid! I’ve made a lot of your recipes and it never disappoints me! It’s very good. That’s understatement actually! If there’s a better words of best then that’s it. You are a good cook Kurt! I don’t know if you have a restaurant or bakery but you need to open one! And please get a stand mixer! It seems like a lot of work for you when you’re making the ensaymada! You deserve it! I don’t want you be tired doing all that. God bless you and everything you do. And trust me, I don’t make any other peoples recipe! Only your recipe I trust coz it’s proven and tastes and tested. Hehehe!
Hi Menchu, thanks so much for your comment! Very kind of you to say. We're so happy to hear that you like our videos. Hehe, yes... we intend on getting a stand mixer at some point. The main issue is kitchens here in NYC (like ours) are quite small with limited storage space and counter space. But one day!! Take care ❤️
My husband saw this video and asked me to watch and bake some for him... when I checked your channel I got hooked by all your yummy Red Robin cakes, so I decided to subscribed and be notified of your new videos. Thanks and God bless you both!
Sure! I will let you know guys.... and also when I make a video of it for my RU-vid channel, I will tell everyone that you guys inspired me to bake those delicious cakes and bread. So please, let me ask permission to mention or shoutout your channel on my channel, though I’m yet a small RU-vidr(“;”)
This is fantastic. Ube ensaymada has been our family's long time favorite. I can't believe it! Now, I can make my own soft, moist and perfectly delicious merienda - Cooking with Kurt style!!!
hi kurt i tried all the cakes u made and im happy that it turns out very fluffy and i loved the texture of the cakes..resently i tried ur jelly rolls cake i was amazed and i got it well..tnk u so much...
OMG! Best ensaymada recipe. I also tried your Ube Cake and Sans Rival , both are soooo good!! They give detailed steps , don’t hide any secret , and if followed, anybody will achieve the best result. Chef Kurt and Donald, Filipino Macaroon recipe please.
Hi Mark, thanks so much for your comment! Very kind of you to say 🙏🏽 We're glad you like our recipe video. Please let us know how your Ube Ensaymada turn out if you make them. Take care!
Hi Kurt, thanks for this video. I followed all the except I used bread flour. The ensaymada is super soft. I used my stand mixer. But I need to practice folding the dough. I also loved your makes mango cake. More powe to both of you.
Hi Liza - thanks for your comment! We're happy to hear that your ensaymada turned out well! Please keep us posted on how your mango cakes turn out. Take care! :)
Hello to both of you! I tried your Ube cake, recipe, and all my family loves it. Most friends asking me to make it for them, and wanted to pay me, but unfortunately, I only make it for my family, and when I have time, and also special events. Now this ensaymada recipe, I will definitely try it.
Hi Gina, thanks for your comment! We're so happy to hear that your Ube Cake turned out well and that you and your family enjoyed it!! Please let us know how your ensaymada turn out :)
Hi, Kurt and Donald! 'Just finished my ensaymada. Big, big THANKS! I My family love it! The moment I saw you guys here in youtube yesterday got me inspired and for the whole day I was just watching your other demos in your website till the wee hour in the morning. Your recipes are way far different from the others which impressed and inspired me to try them all the more. Salute to both of you for being so generous in sharing your talent! Bless you guys!
@@ochr8696 Yay! We’re so happy to hear that your ensaymada turned out well and that you and your family enjoyed them! And glad you like our recipe videos. Take care 😄❤️
New Subscriber. Thank God for this recipe. Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for the step by step instructions on how to make this Ube enseaymada.
This is another version of making Ensaymada! I did not know that technique of stretching them! Amazing instructions! I’m a big fan Kurt! I made Ensaymada before and this version is better.
Hi Valerie! Nice to hear from you again! Thanks so much for your comment... very kind of you to say. Please let us know how your Ube Ensaymada turns out! :)
I've made this ensaymada ube last week and it was so soft and very delicious! thank you so much for sharing your genuin talent of cooking. God bless you both
This is different from most ube ensaymada videos I've seen. BUT this is the recipe qui donne envie. I'm overwhelmed with all the recipes out there and scared to screw up hahaha. I mean I don't wanna waste my ube yam I ordered all the way from Holland. I'll give this recipe a shot. My gut is saying this is the recipe I need. Wish me luck! And thanks for sharing 😊
I tried this ensaymada from your recipe and it turn’s perfect. I just want to request if your able to do a doughnut also. I’m sure it’s turn yummy too.
Hello - thanks for your comment! Glad you like our recipe video! Yes, you may make any changes you like, any adjustments you see fit to make them more enjoyable for you 😊
Hi April, thanks for your comment! We're so happy to hear you like the video. Please let us know how your Ensaymada turn out if you make it. Take care! :)
@@cookingwithkurt i will! I will send a pic to you guys! Btw i love all your vids and i made your red ribbon mango cake and it was a hit!! Love you guys!!
"nothing worth having comes easy.. wow i did follow ur procedures and recipe, except i used a stand mixer and it turned out to be the softest ensyamada i've ever tried.. worth ang paghihintay thanks Kurt for sharing this . God bless u more.
I will try this next. I made your Red Ribbon Ube Overload cake and it was a hit! Thank you for sharing your recipes! Can you make Red Ribbon’s Peach Mango Pie pls?? 😍 looking forward to it 😬 God bless you & your channel 🙏
Hello! I'm happy to hear your Ube Overload Cake was a hit. Please let me know how your Ube Ensaymada turns out :) I'll add Peach Mango Pie to my list of videos to research and make a video :)
Galing naman po...gumagawa rin ako ng dough..pro sau k lng nalaman n kailangan pa pala syang e overnyt s fridge hanggang 12hours..😁 .thumbs up po...👍. Sana po mka gawa kau ng recipe for banana choco chips loaf with walnut.. thanks po..
Hi Zion, thanks for your comment! Please let us know how your Ube Ensaymada turns out. And I'll add banana chocolate chip loaf with walnut to my list of recipes to research and make a video :)
Hello chef Kurt and Donald, do I need to cover the dough for 30 min before adding butter salt and sugar if I am using a stand mixer? I can’t wait to try your recipe, thank you so much.
Hello. We provide instructions on how to make this dough using a stand mixer in the video starting at the 4:49 mark. Using a stand mixer is very simple. Just put all your dough ingredients into the stand mixer mixing bowl, all at one time, and turn it onto medium speed (about level 4 on kitchenaid) and let it mix for about 20 minutes, or until your dough passes the windowpane test, then continue the rest of the recipe like in the video. There's no need to heat the milk, no need to rest the dough, no need to add the various ingredients at separate times, no need to dissolve the yeast etc. Hope this helps! :)
I've been watching this video over and over because I'm planning to make this soon and I had the same question about using stand mixer instead. So glad to have found this comment and your response. Now, I'm excited to try it. As always, very clear direction. Thank you!
Hi Lene, thanks for your comment! I'm glad you like my ube cake recipe 😄 Please let me know how your Ube Ensaymada turns out if you make it. Take care!
@@cookingwithkurt how nice♥️♥️too bad for me because I want to order your food and cake..I'm living in D.C.🥺keep uploading ♥️you guys stay safe very lovely couple..Love you..♥️♥️😘😘
Thanks for this video chef kurt & donald. I will definitely try this chef kurt's style since i dont have a stand mixer yet. Can i request on how to make the red ribbon taisan loaf cake. God bless!
Hi Rhain, thanks so much for your comment! Please let me know how your Ube Ensaymada turns out! I'll add Red Ribbon Taisan Loaf Cake to my list of recipes to research and make a video :)
Hi Juliet, thanks for your comment! We're so happy to hear that your Ube Ensaymada turned out well. I've never made cheese bread before, so I'm not sure - I'll add cheese bread to my list of recipes to research and make a video :)
HELLO THERE JUST SUBSCRIBED today found your channel one of well explained step by step yummy recipe hope to bake all one at a time nice breads love from manila. Hope you will feature croissant someday marami salamat sa recipe to both of you🥰👍🙏🇵🇭
Hello - thanks for your comment and thanks totally subscribing! Glad you like our recipe videos! I’ll add croissants to my list of recipes to research and make a video 💜😊
How to store leftovers to retain the softness/freshness of the ensaymada? I’ve done it today and made the recipe doubled and planning to share some tomorrow to my friend. I just want to make sure it’s still soft on the next day. Thanks for the recipe it turned out really good.
Hi Danielle - thanks for your comment! Glad you that your ube ensaymada turned out well!! Like with most bread, I'd suggest storing ensaymada with no cheese topping in an airtight container at room temperature if you're eating it within 24 hours. For longer than that, I'd suggest freezing - and thawing/reheating before serving. If cheese is already on top, I'd suggest storing leftovers in the freezer immediately and thawing/reheating before serving. Hope this helps! :)
I tried 2 different recipe, its delicious and soft but the problem is not fluffy. Maybe i've done something not right. I will try your recipe i hope it will turn as yours 😊. Thankyou, kurt! Godbless
Looks yummy!!! Thanks for the recipe Kurt and Donald. Can you make Revel bars too. And copycat of contis and purple oven cakes and pastries 😍 Love your videos❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!! So nice to hear from you again!! Yes, looking forward to seeing the picture of your Ube Ensaymada. Donald and I are doing well! Hope you are doing well and staying safe also :)
@@cookingwithkurt yes all fine thanks for asking. 🙏 So this recipe yeilds 12 ? I'm so engrossed thinking if I should do this by the hand milling method so I may have missed it. I do my croissants by hand as mixer result isn't the same. And the folding turning of this dough is very very similar... Hmm. I'd love you to share your version of pain au ube (a la pain au chocolat) 💜💜💜 That would be a yummy treat 😋
Hope you can find ube halaya also :) If ube halaya is not available, you can use reconstituted ube powder to make an ube paste. Or just leave out the ube completely to make plain cheesy ensaymada. I'd suggest sprinkling grated edam cheese in place of the ube filling before rolling up the dough. Hope this helps! :)
@@cookingwithkurt thanks Kurt! Been into the link and have read the instructions thoroughly,, i skip the ube extract etc cuz i dont have. Its my first to bake,, my son gonna bring some (instead of swedish pästries) för thier last day xmas gathering at school.
Hi Nerie - I don't have a bread machine so I have no personal experience with it. But I believe you should be able to make this dough with the same ingredients and just follow the procedures you know how to do using your machine. Just let it complete its kneading cycle, and then continue the recipe like in the video. Hope this helps! :)
Wow! This is really soo! Delicious ensaymada. Your demonstration is soo good too! I learned so much from you! I just listened carefully to you guys while taking notes in my notebook a little bit hard! Sana nagaral ako ng stenography para madaling isulat ang mga sinasabi ninyo. It's fine I got them all. I'll continue to subscribe your channel and I will try to do this next week. Maraming salamat sa inyong dalawa for sharing this delicious ensaymada. God bless both of you.
Hi Teresita, thanks for your comment! 🙏🏽 We're happy to hear you like our recipe video. Please let us know how your ube ensaymada turns out. Take care! 😄❤️
I want to try this Kurt, looks awesome! Actually I'm looking for a yummy brioche recipe that I can try with ube and tarannnn I found yours, brioche and ensaymada all in one 😍❤️❤️❤️I'm so excited! BTW, new subscriber here 😄 all your recipes interesting!
Hello! Thanks so much for your comment. And thanks for subscribing!! :) Glad you like the recipe. Please let us know how your Ube Ensaymada turn out. Take care :)
Hi Melanie! Regardless of whether you knead by hand or using a machine, the overnight step allows the flavor to develop more. But you may make any changes that you see fit, any adjustments that will make this dish more enjoyable for you :)
Hi Luz - thanks for your comment! I’ll add beef tacos to my list of recipes to research and make a video. If ube halaya is not available, you can reconstitute ube powder with water per packet instructions to make a paste, and use that paste as a substitute for ube halaya. Hope this helps! 😊
