Delicious Filipino Purple Yam Bread Rolls

Indulge in the delightful taste of hot ube pandesal, a Filipino twist on the classic bread roll. Made with purple yam, these soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy the unique flavor and vibrant color of these delicious treats. Follow this easy recipe to bake your own batch of hot ube pandesal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ube powder
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon purple food coloring
• Breadcrumbs, for coating

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.
2. Add the softened butter, ube powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and purple food coloring to the bowl. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal-sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball shape.
7. Roll each dough ball in breadcrumbs, coating it evenly. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.
8. Cover the baking sheet with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the ube pandesal in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them while warm!

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