Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with this Deliciously Purple Ube Bread, featuring soft, fluffy dough infused with sweet ube halaya (purple yam jam) and a hint of ube extract for a deeper color and taste. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this bread is baked to a golden finish and brushed with melted butter for extra richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 teaspoon ube extract (optional, for deeper flavor and color)
Finishing
- Extra melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and ube halaya. Stir in the ube extract if using to enhance color and flavor.
- Form Dough: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing the gluten structure.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until it has doubled in size, allowing the yeast to ferment and the dough to expand.
- Shape Dough: Punch down the dough to release air, then shape it into a loaf or divide into rolls. Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan or baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover again and let it rise for 30–45 minutes to achieve a light, airy texture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake: Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, indicating it is cooked through.
- Finish: Brush the warm bread with melted butter for a glossy, flavorful finish. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade ube halaya instead of store-bought.
- To create a marbled effect, swirl extra ube halaya into the dough before shaping.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with butter, cream cheese, or toasted for a delicious breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
