Description
Delight in the vibrant and sweet flavors of Ube Bread Purple, a soft and fluffy Filipino bread made with ube halaya (purple yam jam). Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this bread boasts a beautiful purple hue and a mildly sweet, creamy taste that pairs wonderfully with butter or cream cheese.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ube extract (optional for deeper color)
Filling
- 1/4 cup additional ube halaya (optional)
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, ube halaya, vanilla extract, and optional ube extract into the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt gradually into the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough begins to form.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate Butter: Gradually knead in the softened unsalted butter until it is fully absorbed and the dough is glossy and pliable.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll it out into a rectangle shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Add Filling: If using, spread the additional ube halaya evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Form Loaf: Tightly roll the dough into a log starting from one edge, then place it seam-side down into a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again for 30 to 40 minutes until it becomes puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust turns lightly golden and the bread is cooked through.
- Finish: Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the top with melted butter to keep it soft and add extra flavor. Let the bread cool before slicing.
Notes
- Ube extract is optional but enhances the purple color and flavor; high-quality ube halaya can substitute well on its own.
- This bread is naturally soft and mildly sweet, making it ideal for breakfast or as a dessert treat.
- Serving suggestions include topping with butter, cream cheese, or coconut jam for extra indulgence.
