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Ube Spanish Bread

Cultural Context

Ube Spanish Bread is a delightful Filipino treat that combines the rich flavors of ube, a purple yam, with the traditional Spanish bread concept. It reflects the fusion of Filipino and Spanish culinary influences, commonly enjoyed during breakfast or as a snack. Today, this sweet bread has gained popularity beyond the Philippines, with many variations emerging globally, celebrating the unique taste of ube.

FilipinoPHdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup evaporated milk or fresh milk or 1/3 cup powdered milk diluted in 1 cup water, warm about 110⁰F
2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
1/2 cup light brown or white sugar
1 Large Egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola or corn oil
4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
1 tsp iodized salt
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
2 cups ube haleya (purple yam jam)

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds a subtle flavor.

ube extract

🥗Healthier: natural ube puree

💰Cheaper: purple food coloring

Natural puree is less processed and provides authentic flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

1

Mix all ingredients.

2

First proofing for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.

3

Weigh each 60g and form the Spanish bread then arrange in a baking sheet.

4

2nd proofing for 45 mins to 1 hr or until double the size.

5

Preheat oven for 15 minutes at 180⁰C.

6

Bake for 25 minutes, halfway through the baking at 10 minutes turn the baking pan around for even cooking.

7

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

2 Baking sheetmixing bowls (stainless, plastic or glass)1 set measuring cups1 set measuring spoonsSpatula or wooden spoonScraperTimer (you can use your cellphone)Cling wrap or kitchen towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Ube Pan de SalUbe Sweet Bread

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