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Binangkal Recipe (Filipino Sesame Bread Balls)

Binangkal is a classic Filipino snack made with a soft, slightly sweet dough generously coated in sesame seeds and deep-fried until golden brown. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside, these sesame bread balls are a popular delicacy from the Visayas and Mindanao, best enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or traditional hot chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Merienda, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or Silicone Spatula
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Slotted spoon or tongs
  • Wire rack or paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup powdered milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup white sesame seeds
  • Cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered milk, and baking powder. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until well blended.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  • Mix until a dough forms, then knead for a few minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.

Shape the Binangkal

  • Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  • Coat each ball generously with sesame seeds.
  • Roll the coated dough balls gently between your palms once more so the sesame seeds adhere well during frying.

Fry

  • Heat enough cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • Carefully deep-fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  • Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve

  • Let the binangkal cool for a few minutes.
  • Serve warm with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for a delicious Filipino merienda.

Notes

  • Roll the dough twice after coating it with sesame seeds to help the seeds stick better while frying.
  • Fry over medium heat to ensure the inside cooks completely without burning the sesame coating.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, as this lowers the oil temperature and may result in greasy binangkal.
  • Binangkal is traditionally enjoyed with coffee, tea, or Filipino sikwate (hot chocolate).
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute white sugar with muscovado sugar.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for a few minutes to restore their crisp exterior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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