Description
Indulge in the delightful and unique flavor of Ube Bread with its rich purple hue and sweet, earthy taste. This Filipino-inspired treat is a perfect combination of soft, fluffy bread infused with ube halaya (purple yam jam) and ube extract, topped with sesame seeds for added crunch.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
For Topping:
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- Optional sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until frothy.
- Mix Dough: Add flour, sugar, salt, butter, egg, ube halaya, and ube extract. Knead until smooth.
- Rise Dough: Let dough rise, shape into loaf or rolls, and let rise again.
- Bake: Brush with milk, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake until golden.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade ube halaya.
- You can swirl extra halaya into the dough for a marbled look.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
