Comments on: The Original Mallorcan Ensaimadas…

By: Doober

Doober — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:25:04 +0000

Strange, but I seem to be the only Pinoy who has posted here that likes the original better. I had an opportunity to try the original back in 2001 on a trip to Mallorca. The cafe I visited was supposedly the oldest in Mallorca and was famous for its ensaimadas. I tell you– the original for me was PURE HEAVEN! Crisp, light, fluffy….In fairness to Philippine “ensaimadas” I still enjoy them on occasion when made well, but they are nowhere close to the Mallorcan ones. I agree we should change the name of our local version already. “Enbriosant” of Alicia is actually a pretty good name.

By: MANNY

MANNY — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:26:22 +0000

Does anyone knows where you can get the original ensaimada (1950’s). It is plain, darker, with only sugar on top but taste so gooood that you need no cheese filling to feel delighted. Its meat is flaky similar to croissant but firm. Really simply delightful.

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:51:40 +0000

I was born and raised in Ozamiz City, and we had Sam’s Bakery ensaymada or pan de lukot (twisted bread). Since Sam was Chinese, his ensaymada was fusion: it had a black mungo filling. And since this was the 60s, it was topped with margarine and sugar; no cheese. But it was a delight. Sadly, Sam’s master panadero died, and along with it, his inimitable version of the (commercial) ensaymada I grew up with (my lola’s ensaymada/torta was a special treat on special occasions, and sadly, my mom lost my lola’s recipe).

By: quiapo

quiapo — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:03:26 +0000

Yes our ensaimada is an entirely different product, evolved to our own tastes. A smilar process occurred with wanton evolving into our incomparable Pancit Molo, and I much prefer our tamales to the original Mexican ancestor.

By: Leroy Primero

Leroy Primero — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:29:47 +0000

Great. I didn’t say a word when my Catalan friend, my host offered me a piece of ensaimada. Just being polite….of course they asked me how did I like it! emmm yeah, good…
I personally prefer our (filipino) ensaimada. It’s more tasty for my sweet gums.