Ensaimada

Ensaimadas are a Menorcan sweet that forms part of most breakfasts, so when visiting the island you can’t miss this gastronomic delicacy from Menorca that will sweeten your trip completely.

The varieties of ensaimadas make your palate enjoy many divine flavours of the island. This product is made in Menorca, but it is consumed all over the Balearic Islands, where it is a fundamental food in every place.

From the moment you arrive at the airport you can smell this wonderful Menorcan sweet. The ensaimadas in Menorca are also known as coca bamba, which are not filled and are easy to make, allowing them to be preserved.

Characteristics of ensaimada

Origin of the ensaimada

Although its origins are unclear, either Arab or Jewish or a mixture as both have a sweet called bulema.
Elaboration

The ingredients of the ensaimada are water, lard (or saïm, hence the name), sugar, eggs, flour and yeast.
Characteristics

Also known as coca bamba, the ensaimada menorquina, unlike the Mallorcan, is not filled and has more volume.

Ensaimada

Characteristics of ensaimada

Origin of the ensaimada

Elaboration

Characteristics

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Villages of Menorca

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Menorcan gastronomy