Señorita bread facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Senyorita bread, Spanish bread, pan de kastila |
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| Type | bread roll |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Main ingredients | flour, sugar, milk, butter, salt, eggs |
Señorita bread, also known as Spanish bread or pan de kastila, is a popular Filipino bread roll. It has a special oblong or cylindrical shape. Inside, you'll find a sweet filling. This filling is usually made from breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, and brown sugar.
The bread often looks yellowish because it uses eggs and butter. You'll also see breadcrumbs sprinkled on the outside. It's one of the most loved types of bread in the Philippines. People often eat it as a snack, especially during merienda (afternoon snack time).
Even though it's called "Spanish bread," this tasty treat does not come from Spain. It's a unique Filipino creation and is not related to the Spanish bread called pan de horno.
How Señorita Bread Is Made
Señorita bread is made in a way that's similar to another Filipino bread called pandesal. However, for Señorita bread, extra eggs and butter are added to the dough. It also shares some similarities with Filipino ensaymada, but it's rolled differently.
The most special part of Señorita bread is its sweet filling. This filling is traditionally made by mixing butter (or margarine) with breadcrumbs and brown sugar.
Shaping the Dough
To make the bread, the dough is flattened out. It's usually shaped like a triangle, but sometimes it can be square. The sweet filling is then spread evenly over this flattened dough.
Next, the dough is carefully rolled up into a cylinder. This rolling starts from one corner. This method gives the bread its unique horn-like shape. Finally, more breadcrumbs are sprinkled on the outside of the rolled bread before it is baked until golden.
See also
In Spanish: Pan señorita para niños
