Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Addicted to Ensaymada



How do I start a great day? For me, I always make it a point to have a great breakfast, whether it’s rice, cereals, oatmeal or bread.  It’s amazing how you can eat breakfast alone & still enjoy what you are eating. It’s like your “me time” of the day. 

Let me share with you one of my favorite breakfast of all time.  With no exaggeration, I had these babies every morning for a year (2010.) Yes, this and only this for my weekday breakfast before I start my work.
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The Filipino ensaymada a traditional yeast bun from Majorca, Spain, made with pork lard and sugar on top. It began to appear in local panaderias during the Spanish period when Filipino and Chinese bakers began to make bread through the government's Royal Bakeshop in Intramuros.
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In San Pedro Laguna, There is Universal Bakery’s Ensaymada. It’s wrapped in clear plastic with Print of their Logo. I love the mixture of sugar and cheese on top + margarine/buttery taste. The sugar creates a crunchy sound then as you chew; the butter melts along with the dough and for the win, a surprise  bacon inside! yes, bacon! It’s perfect for breakfast or snack and would go well with a nice cup of good coffee. 

                                                            P20.00
They have three stores in san pedro laguna.One is located in Pacita Complex(Near Jolibee Pacita), the branch I always frequent to visit , the other is Near McDonalds Elvinda and the other one is in San Pedro town Proper (Bayan).

                                           Universal Bakery Pacita Complex Near Jollibee
                                        Universal Bakery near McDonald's Elvinda

Universal Bakery also has their variety of Mamons. The Mamon Special and Mocha Mamon that’s also very delish. They also have other kinds of bread like the Pinagong,Toasted Mamon,Tasty Bread and cupcakes. I always see these goodies delivered everyday so I am sure that what I am buying is always freshly baked

                                                                 Mamon Special P15
                                                                  Mocha Mamon P15

                                                                      Tasty Bread P35
                                                                   Toasted Mamon P25.00
   
                                                      Toasted Mamon P25.00
                                                                     Wheat Bread
                                                                

Universal bakery in San Pedro Laguna is a local pride. They have one of the best mamon and ensaymada I have ever tasted.Very affordable too. For P20 pesos, you can already try their yummy ensaymada. 

To make good bread and pastry, the baker must use good quality ingredients and I must say I love not only the ensaymada but the other goodies of this baker king of San Pedro!