Very Soft and Fluffy Spanish Bread with Ube Halaya and Peanut butter filling

ube halaya

🥗Healthier: mashed sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: purple yam

Mashed sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is a healthier fat option, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Roll each portion into a flat oval shape.

Spread ube halaya and peanut butter on each oval.

Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log.

Place the logs seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the tops with egg wash before baking.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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