Monay, also known as pan de monja, is a dense bread roll from the Philippines made with all-purpose flour, milk, and salt. It has a characteristic shape, with an indentation down the middle dividing the bread into two round halves. It is a common humble fare, usually eaten for merienda with cheese or dipped in hot drinks.[1][2]
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| Alternative names | monay, pan de monay |
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| Type | Bread roll |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
It is one of the most basic bread types in the Philippines and is sometimes known as the "mother of all Filipino breads" as it can be modified to give rise to various other bread types.[3][2]
Etymology
editThe name pan de monja means "cloistered nun's bread". This evolved into the colloquial name pan de monáy or simply monáy in Filipino.[3][4][5]
Description
editMonay is made with all-purpose flour or bread flour dough, mixed with milk (usually powdered milk), yeast, egg yolks, and a small amount of salt, sugar, and butter. The dough is kneaded into a ball and allowed to rest for a couple of hours until the dough doubles in size. It is then rolled into a cylinder, cut into small chunks, and shaped. It is usually brushed with an egg wash on top before being baked.[1][6][7] Monay is traditionally slightly yellow or yellow-brown, but modern commercial variants are paler brown.[3]
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A large version of Pinagong
Monay is one of the most basic bread types in the Philippines and is sometimes known as the "mother of all Filipino breads" as it can be modified to give rise to various other bread types. These include breads like pinagong and putok.[3][2][4]
In popular culture
editThe distinctive shape of the bread has often been compared to the shape of the buttocks or female genitalia. In certain regions in the Philippines, "monay" is used as slang for the latter. Some modern versions omit the indentation for this reason or change the name.[3][8][9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Filipino Monay Bread Recipe". Kusina Master Recipes. November 25, 2014. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c Panuelos, Clarisse (February 4, 2014). "One of my favourite Filipino breads in 3 forms". The Tummy Train. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Estrella, Serna. "The Secret History Behind Pan de Regla and Other Panaderia Eats". Pepper.ph. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Veneracion, Connie. "Inside a Filipino Panaderia: the 7 Most Popular Breads". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (June 13, 2018). "What's in a name? Online debate reveals colorful history and names of bread". Interaksyon. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Monay Bread". Mama's Guide Recipes. April 28, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Monay Bread Recipe". Filipino Food Online. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Monay". Tagalog Lang. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ Fenix, Micky (August 28, 2014). "'Bibingka,' 'monay,' 'escandaloza' and other curious names of Philippine baked goodies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 17, 2018.