Description
This classic Filipino Spanish Bread recipe features soft, fluffy rolls filled with a buttery, sugary breadcrumb mixture. It’s a nostalgic Filipino bakery staple, perfect for breakfast, merienda, or coffee breaks. Homemade and oven-baked to golden perfection! Keywords: Spanish bread recipe, Filipino bread rolls, Filipino bakery favorite, sweet bread with filling, pan de España.
Ingredients
For the Bread Dough:
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1 1/4 cups warm milk (105-115°F)
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided (plus up to 1/8 cup for kneading)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/3 cup canola oil
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup bread crumbs (for coating)
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1/4 cup evaporated milk (for brushing)
For the Spanish Bread Filling:
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1/3 cup butter
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
Make the Dough:
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In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add eggs, sugar, oil, and salt. Stir to combine.
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Gradually add 4 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Sprinkle in the remaining 1/2 cup flour gradually until dough pulls together.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, using extra flour as needed.
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Shape into a ball, place in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Make the Filling:
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In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, breadcrumbs, and brown sugar.
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Pour in evaporated milk and cook until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the Bread:
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Punch down the dough and divide into 18–20 portions.
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Flatten each into an oval, spread 1 tablespoon of filling, and roll into a log.
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Arrange rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray.
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Brush each roll with evaporated milk and dip in breadcrumbs.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake rolls for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Best served warm or toasted with butter.
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Can be frozen and reheated in the oven.
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Adjust sweetness by reducing the sugar in the filling.