Ensaimadas

Ensaimadas are a traditional sweet bread from the Balearic Islands, Spain. They are light, fluffy, and have a distinctive spiral shape.

Ingredients - Serves 12

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
Add the water and eggs and mix until a dough forms.
Add the softened butter and knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long, thin rope.
Spiral the ropes into a snail shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the ensaimadas for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Let the ensaimadas cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then dust them with powdered sugar before serving.