Tortitas Little Cakes Recipe is so delicious, The recipe was quick an d easy and tasted fantastic. Serve for your family and friends, from ABS-CBN Food Entertainmnet, recipe from Mrs. Cosette Montelibano

Makes about 24 pieces

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon dry active yeast

2 teaspoons sugar

1 cup lukewarm water

1 cup sugar

pinch of salt

12 egg yolks

1 cup butter, softened

6 - 7 cups all-purpose flour

more flour, for dusting

melted butter, for brushing

granulated sugar, for topping

Method:

In a bowl, combine yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar and water. Whisk to dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area (like a cupboard) for 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly.

In another bowl, mix together sugar, salt, egg yolks and butter until well blended. Add the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Form dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.

Remove the dough from bowl, punch down and divide into 60- to 70-gram portions. Shape into buns and lay on lined greased sheet pans. Let rise for another 2 hours or until well risen.

Preheat oven to 300°F (1 50°C).

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Cool slightly then brush with melted butter. Top with granulated sugar.

Serve with coffee, tea or hot chocolate.