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by sanna last updated February 17, 2023 posted January 4, 2019 179 Comments

Spanish Bread- A Filipino Bakery Favorite

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Spanish Bread brings back memories of hot afternoon snacks back home with these soft bread coming out of brown paper bags, warm and fresh from the bakery. The sweet, buttery paste filling is my favorite.

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Spanish Bread stacked in a serving plate, with some of the feeling oozing out.

Around the time when the Holidays were approaching a reader asked if I have a Spanish Bread recipe on the blog.

And that was a very nice inquiry because I stopped and asked myselfĀ  “Why I have not made this delicious bread, the Spanish bread which is also another bakery classic back home?”

You guys are my hero. You remind me of delicious things that I would not have not thought of by myself.

So here we are, Spanish bread like we are having a typical pinoy merienda.

Freshly baked Spanish Bread lined on a baking tray.

What is there to love about these Spanish Bread?

  • They are meaty in the bread department. They are fat rolls of bread dusted with breadcrumbs all over.
  • The texture from the breadcrumbs makes them a delight to eat.
  • The chunky filling that is sweet and buttery is a nice contrast to the soft bread surrounding it.

Proofing the yeast for the Spanish Bread dough.

Spanish Bread: The Process

Start by proofing the yeast. So in a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast and let sit stand for about 5 minutes.

Note: The milk should be between 105-115 F. As you can see in the photo above, the mixture will turn foamy or creamy.

Add the sugar, eggs, salt and oil to the bowl and stir everything with a wooden spoon.

Then, add 4 cups of flour but only one cup at a time. Stir after each addition. The mixture will turn into a shaggy dough.

Sprinkle just enough of the remaining 1/2 cup of flour and keep stirring until the dough gathers in the center.

Mixing the ingredients for the Spanish Bread dough.

Flour a board and dust your hands with flour as well. Turn the dough over onto the board and start kneading.

Use the remaining flour to dust your board and your hands to help with the stickiness as you knead.

You may need up to 1/8 cup more of flour as you continue to knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

New ko kneading? Check out my simple guide How to Knead Bread Dough ( with video).

Spanish Bread dough before and after kneading.

Shape the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 and 1/2 hour, until the size is doubled.

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into 18-20 almost equal sized portions.

Flatten each portion with your palms or use a rolling pin. You need an oval-shaped dough that is about the size of your hands.

Spoon about a tablespoon of the filling and spread it across the dough. Roll the dough into a log. Repeat with the rest of the portions.

Spreading the filling on the bread dough.

Place them in a greased baking tray or line the tray with parchment paper. Using a pastry brush, brush evaporated milk all over the logs, then dip them in breadcrumbs, making sure the log is all coated.

Spanish bread rolls ready for rising.

Line them up again in the baking tray. Cover the logs loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for about an hour, or until they are puffy and doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Once the temperature is reached, bake the Spanish bread for 15-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.

Assembled and filled Spanish bread rolls ready for baking.

Once they are done, be patient. The filling is hot. I know it smells nice and heavenly but that delicious filling needs more time before you take that bite.

Then grab what you need. A cup of coffee or tea maybe? Hot chocolate is super, too. Wind down and have a snack of warm bread, fresh from the oven. Some of the good things in life.

Spanish Bread on a baking tray.

Close up view of the Spanish bread on the baking tray.


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Spanish Bread are soft bread rolls that are filled with a sweet, buttery paste, dusted with bread crumbs and baked to golden perfection. #FilipinoBread #SpanishBread #SweetBreadRolls | Woman ScribblesSpanish Bread are soft bread rolls that are filled with a sweet, buttery paste, dusted with bread crumbs and baked to golden perfection. #FilipinoBread #SpanishBread #SweetBreadRolls | Woman Scribbles
Spanish Bread stacked in a serving plate, with some of the feeling oozing out.
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Spanish Bread

Spanish Bread are soft bread rolls that are filled with a sweet, buttery paste, dusted with bread crumbs and baked to golden perfection. 
Course Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Keyword Spanish Bread
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rise times for the Dough 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 317 kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

For the Bread Dough

  • 1 and 1/4 cups warm milk 105-115 F
  • 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 4 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided + up to 1/8 cup extra for kneading
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs for coating the bread
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk

For the Spanish Bread Filling

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup` bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

Make the Bread Dough

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine milk and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes or until foamy. Add the eggs, sugar, oil and salt. Stir everything with a wooden spoon. Add 4 cups of flour, one cup at a time while stirring. The mixture will turn into a shaggy dough. 

  2. Sprinkle just enough of the remaining 1/2 cup of flour and keep stirring until the dough gathers in the center. Turn the dough over on a floured board and knead it until it is smooth and elastic, about 6-10 minutes. As you knead, dust your hands and your board as needed to help with the stickiness. You may need to use up to 1/8 cup of additional flour.

  3. Shape the dough into a ball and place it a bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the size is doubled. You can make the filling at this point.

  4. Gently punch the dough down and divide it into 18-20 portions. Using a small rolling pin or your hands, flatten each portion into an oval that is about the size of your hands. Spread about a tablespoon of the filling across the surface of the dough and roll it into a log. Repeat with all the other portions. Arrange the rolls in a large baking tray that is greased or lined with parchment paper. Brush evaporated milk on each of the rolls and dip them in breadcrumbs. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for an hour.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake the Spanish bread for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden.

Spanish Bread Filling

  1. Heat the butter in a small saucepan until it is bubbly. Add the flour and the breadcrumbs and stir the mixture vigorously with a wire whisk for a few seconds. This is a grainy mixture at this point. Immediately add the milk and keep stirring until the mixture loosens up a bit. Stir for 30 seconds more and turn off heat. Stir in the sugar well until it is incorporated. Set aside to cool. This mixture is a chunky paste.

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 roll)
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 267mg12%
Potassium 127mg4%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 77mg8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. BeckyO says

    January 13, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    Love this recipe. No plain breads crumbs so I used corn meal for the bread dough and ground pecans with the evap. milk topping. Delicious! I had to cook these longer the time in recipe. Also, don’t place the buns too close to each other as it delays browning. I would definitely make this again.

    Reply
    • sanna says

      January 28, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Thanks, Becky! And thanks for the tips!

  2. Lakshay Sen says

    August 3, 2022 at 12:14 am

    The Tummy Train

    This is one of my favorite Filipino breads! I love the slightly sweet taste and the fluffy texture. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

    Reply
    • sanna says

      August 5, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      Hello! I absolutely love it too!

  3. Riz says

    July 18, 2022 at 11:02 am

    Can I use a mixer for kneading?

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    • sanna says

      July 29, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Hi Riz! Yes, you can use a mixer to knead the dough. Mix the dough until you form a shaggy mass, then knead it using the mixer. šŸ™‚

  4. Jenn says

    February 18, 2022 at 5:49 am

    Hi!

    Can you freeze or refrigerate before baking ?

    Reply
    • sanna says

      February 22, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Hi Jenn. You can refrigerate shaped rolls before baking. On the day of baking, allow it to do its second rise at room temp, then bake as directed šŸ™‚

  5. Lisa says

    February 10, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    Can you bake these as a loaf of bread?

    Reply
    • sanna says

      February 17, 2022 at 4:02 am

      Hi Lisa! Yes, you can do that too!

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