Ingredients and Weight:
- Purple Yam (Ube): 250 grams
- Bread Flour: 500 grams
- Water: 250 ml
- White Sugar: 50 grams
- Active Dry Yeast: 1 packet (about 7 grams)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 50 grams (for greasing and flavor)
- Egg (for brushing the rolls): 1
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including rising time)
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast and warm water. Mix well.
- Add the mashed purple yam and butter. Mix to form a dough.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Roll out each ball into an oval shape and brush with beaten egg.
- Heat up a baking pan and place the rolls in the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
- Calories: Each roll contains about 350 calories.
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- The purple yam gives the bread rolls a unique color and flavor.
- The bread is soft and has a slight sweetness from the sugar and natural sweetness of the yam.
- The rolls are perfect for breakfast, snack, or as part of a meal with other Filipino dishes.
User Comments:
- "The flavor of the purple yam was really unique and went well with the bread." - John Doe
- "These bread rolls were so soft and delicious! The purple color was also very pretty." - Jane Smith
- "I love how this dish combines traditional Filipino flavors with a bread that is familiar to Americans." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh purple yam for the best flavor and texture.
- The dough needs to rise in a warm place, so if your kitchen is cold, you can use the oven with the light on or a heater nearby.
- Brush the rolls with beaten egg for a golden and shiny crust.
