Ube Bread

Ube bread is a delicious and colorful bread that features the unique flavor of ube, a purple yam commonly used in Filipino cuisine. This recipe will guide you through making your own ube bread at home.

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Ube Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ube jam
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, ube jam, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the ube bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
4g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Loaf pan Mixing bowls Measuring cups and spoons Baking parchment

Tools

Oven Mixer (optional)

Serving suggestions

Serve the ube bread sliced and toasted with a spread of butter or ube jam. It's perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add ube extract or purple food coloring to enhance the vibrant purple color of the bread.

Cost

$8