Ube Spanish Bread Recipe (soft and fluffy filipino bread rolls)

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.

Combine bread flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve 8 g yeast in 2/3 cup warm water with 1 tbsp sugar and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix the yeast mixture with the dry ingredients.

Add 2/3 cup warm milk and 60 g melted butter to the mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Prepare the filling by mixing 100 g room temp. butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp ube flavoring, and 1 or 2 tbsp ube jam or halaya.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly on top.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into pieces.

Place the pieces in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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